Which fragrance was most beloved to the the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him?
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The most beloved perfumes to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, were musk, oud, and saffron. Ibn Umar used to dye his clothes with saffron, emulating the Messenger who loved it. Aisha said that musk and oud were the most beloved perfumes to him. The Messenger mentioned a woman who filled her ring with musk, and musk is the best of perfumes.
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