Yes, you can take perfume in your cabin bag, as long as the bottle holds 100 ml or less and sits in your liquids bag. A 33 ml bottle meets this rule with plenty of room to spare.
The 100 ml rule
In most airports, liquids in the cabin follow the same rule:
- each container holds 100 ml at most;
- all containers fit in one clear, resealable plastic bag of about 1 litre;
- one bag per traveller, shown separately at security.
Perfume counts as a liquid. A large 100 ml bottle only just passes, and it takes up almost the whole bag. A 33 ml bottle leaves room for everything else.
Some airports with new scanners have relaxed these rules, but not all. Before you leave, check the rules of your airport and airline.
Why 33 ml is made for travel
- It goes in the cabin: 33 ml is a third of the limit.
- It is small: 12.5 cm tall with its cap, 9.5 cm without the cap and spray head.
- It does not leak: the bottle is tightly closed and can lie flat in a bag without risk.
- It lasts the whole trip: about 400 sprays, more than two months at 5 sprays a day.
Our tips for travelling with perfume
- Keep the bottle in your liquids bag, not at the bottom of your bag: it is easier to take out at security.
- Keep it away from sun and heat, for example in a pouch, not on the dashboard of a rental car.
- For a long stay, take two perfumes: a fresh one for the day and a warmer one for the evening. At 33 ml, they take less space than one large bottle.
Want to build your travel kit? The 3 + 1 Pack lets you choose four perfumes and pay for three.
By Abdellah, the perfumer at 33 ML.
