Is the discrepancy with the specification mentioned in the noble Hadith—"The best perfume for men is that whose scent is evident and whose color is hidden. And the best perfume for women is that whose color is evident and whose scent is hidden"—an indication of some defect? What is the ruling on women's perfumes that have a scent but no color? And is it permissible for men to use them?

The perfume suitable for men is that whose scent is apparent and color is hidden, and that suitable for women is that whose color is apparent and scent is hidden. However, the intention is that these characteristics are appropriate and fitting for both. A man may use women's perfumes unless it is exclusively theirs, commonly known as a women's perfume, in which case it is forbidden due to the prohibited imitation.