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Any advice, other than carrying perfume samples, on how to travel with perfume that is over 3 oz?

I gather it is not do-able at all over that size, just wondering if travelers just do without or buy another bottle at their destination?

If it is over 3 oz there is only one way to take it with you, it must be packed in your checked suitcase. If it is in the carryon, you risk [high degree of risk] that it will be taken from you.

DebitNM, thanks. I thought so. :-(

I'll go without. :-(

I usually bring samples. Get those from free samples when ordering from Sephora etc. They usually come in a tinsy spray bottle, perfect for a trip.

Search on-line, maybe you can find a travel size of your favorite parfume.

whatever you don't wear all the extra onto a plane. one of my pet peeves.

My rather large looking spray bottle of Shalimar is actually less than 3 oz! So maybe your scent is available in a size larger than a skimpy sample but less than the 3 oz. limit.

Socialworker, duh..thank you. Amazing how I do not seem to think out of the box. I need to step back. LOL

Thanks to you and all for your great responses.

I have a small atomizer (glass bottle inside silver container). I transfer a small amount into that for travel. I found it at Sephora. It comes with a tiny funnel.

Ask for a sample at a department store. They are WAY smaller than 3 oz.

Other REALLY easy option, is to just CHECK your luggage(!!) then you won't have to worry about any of these things (suitcase size, gels/liquids, perfume, etc.).

Oops, I didn't answer your question! For me I just do without scent when I travel. I wouldn't take a full sized bottle of cologne, even if I could. Way too heavy and big.

No big deal at all. Get a purse atomizer - I guess it is only ladies "of a certain age" who know about those :)

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heck - they even sell them at Target . . . .

Stop by the perfume counter at your large Dept store (Nieman, Macy's, Dillard's). Some "samples" now come in these nifty tinfoil packets, like wet ones. :) You tear it open and there is a little cotton pad with the scent on it. No problem on taking as many of those as you want.

Heck, this would be a good time to try some new perfumes. One a day. How lovely! :)

If your favorite perfume is hard to find in a sample, try www.theperfumedcourt.com where they will decant perfumes into small sample sizes for a few dollars. They have a huge selection including niche perfumes.

I really don't understand the issue. I've had various purse atomizers for 40+ years - since about 8th grade. How else does a lady carry her favorite scent w/ her???

You just use the included tiny funnel to pour your favorite perfume into it.

Just remember to rinse it out before putting a different perfume in it - unless you just want to experiment w/ a blend . . . .