Perfume and Deodorant Rules
Cabin limit 100ml per bottle inside a 1L clear bag. Larger bottles go in checked baggage.
Perfumes, deodorants, and body sprays count as liquids/aerosols. Keep each cabin bottle under 100ml inside a clear 1L zip bag; larger bottles belong in checked baggage with leak-proof packing.
When allowed vs. when not
✅ When it's allowed
- •Label decanted bottles with scent name + ml so officers know it’s cosmetic.
- •Carry a doctor note if you need medicinal inhalers alongside perfumes.
- •Let duty-free staff seal purchases in STEBs if you have onward flights.
🚫 When it's NOT allowed
- •Don’t spray perfume during boarding—cabins recycle air and fragrances may trigger allergies.
- •Don’t pack glass bottles against hard toiletry caps; turbulence cracks them.
- •Avoid taking aerosol caps off for space—they’re required to prevent accidental discharge.
Aerosol propellants are flammable, so total toiletry aerosols in checked baggage can't exceed 2L/2kg per passenger, and industrial sprays (paint, insecticide) are banned outright regardless of size.
Perfume scenarios
| Item | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml spray | ✅ In 1L bag | ✅ |
| 150ml aerosol | ❌ | ✅ If toiletry type |
| Solid balm | ✅ | ✅ |
Frequently asked questions
Can I carry perfume samples?+
Do solid deodorant sticks count as liquids?+
What if I buy perfume after security and connect to another flight?+
Related guides
Related rules
Sanitizer allowance
Cabin limit 100ml per container, same as any other liquid — the 350ml pandemic-era allowance ended. Checked baggage allows larger bottles if sealed.
Shampoo & lotions
Treat as liquids/gels. Cabin limit 100ml per container inside the 1L bag.
Makeup kit
Liquid or gel-based makeup counts toward the 100ml rule; compact powders are exempt.
Nail polish/remover
Allowed in cabin up to 100ml and in checked bags up to 0.5L per container.
Liquid bottles >100ml
Liquids above 100ml per container are banned from cabin unless exempt (baby food/medicines).
Hair oil / ghee
Counts as liquid/gel. Cabin up to 100ml; checked baggage allowed with leak-proof packing.
Official references
DGCA guidelines — simplified
Verified on: 6 Dec 2025
Disclaimer: Aviation and security rules change frequently. Always confirm with your airline, airport help desk, or CISF officers before you travel.