Perfume on a plane: how to carry it in your carry-on luggage

Perfume in your carry-on follows the same rules as other liquids: containers must hold no more than 100 ml and must fit in a resealable, transparent bag. The capacity stated on the bottle counts, not how much perfume is left inside. Rules may vary from one airport to another, so it is best to check your airport’s or airline’s website before you travel.

In your carry-on

• Bottles must hold no more than 100 ml, even if they are half empty: a 200 ml bottle will not be allowed.
• All liquids must fit in a resealable, transparent bag.
• Perfume bought in the airport after security checks is subject to different rules: keep the sealed bag and receipt.

In checked luggage

You can pack larger bottles in your suitcase. Wrap them in clothing, cap facing up, and seal them in a bag: the change in pressure may cause a few drops to leak. The cold temperatures in the cargo hold will not damage perfume during a flight.

Travel alternatives

• A travel atomizer: fill it from the large bottle with just a few ml for a week.
• A small size or set: such as Parco 1923’s Travel Kit or the vials in a discovery set.
• Samples: perfect for a weekend.

More ideas for traveling light can be found in discovery sets and gift sets.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take perfume in my carry-on?

Yes, in bottles holding no more than 100 ml, inside the transparent liquids bag. Always check your airport’s rules before you travel.

Will a half-empty 100 ml bottle be allowed?

Yes, because the bottle’s capacity counts, which is 100 ml. A bottle holding 125 ml or more will not be allowed, even if it is almost empty.

Will perfume be damaged on a plane?

No, a flight will not damage it. The main issue is the pressure, which may cause a few drops to leak: keep the bottle upright and sealed in a bag.