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Perfume

Covered by 2 scholars · Clothing & Adornment

Imam Ibn Sirin

Ibn Seerin's Dictionary of Dreams (Al-Akili tr.) · p. 327
Aspects: Oils

In a dream, perfume means acknowledgment, commendation, or hearing pleasing words. If one sees his bottle of perfume evaporating in the dream, it means regards accompanied with apprehension and danger. If a sick person smells perfumed oils in his dream, it means his death. If a woman perfumes herself in a dream, it means engaging in good deeds. If she is unmarried, it means that she will get married and the same goes for men. If a thief or an impostor anoint himself with perfume in a dream, it means that he will repent for stealing. (Also see Amber; Galia moschata; Musk)

Al-Bakri Al-Qafsi

Interpretations of Dreams (Ibn Raashid Al-Bakri Al-Qafsi, Darussalam tr.) · p. 242

In principle, perfume is indicative of praise, or it was said that itsignifies a final sickness. Perfuming with incense is indicative of praiseeven though there is danger in it, because of the smoke. Amber signifieswealth; musk and all types of black perfumes signify high status andhappiness. Camphor signifies praise with glory. Saffron signifies praise ifhe does not touch it; if he grinds the saffron, he will get sick. If hedreams that many people are praying for his healing, that is indicativeof happiness and wealth and it was said that it is indicative of Hajj. Rosewater is indicative of praise and health.

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