The Messenger of Allah ﷺ forbade men from applying saffron perfume.
نهى رسول الله ﷺ أن يتزعفر الرجل.
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Bukhari reported it in the Book of Clothing (5846), and Muslim in the Book of Clothing (2101), both from the hadith of Abdul-Aziz bin Suhayb, from Anas bin Malik, who narrated it as mentioned.His saying, "khaluq," refers to a perfume compound made from saffron and other ingredients, with red and yellow being the dominant colors. It is a perfume for women rather than men, with which women dye their hands and feet. It was forbidden for men because it involves imitating women.