If we consider perfumes containing alcohol to be impure, is it permissible to apply them to the hands and head and then immediately wash the area with water, so that the scent remains?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The persistence of the smell in a perfume indicates the persistence of the impurity, and it is not permissible to use it unless the removal of the impurity becomes difficult.
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