Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 28028 — Those who disliked perfume

Muhammad bin al-Munkadir said: Sayyidah Asma' (may Allah be pleased with her) came to visit her sister Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) while Sayyiduna al-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) was absent. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came in and perceived a pleasant fragrance. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There is no harm for a woman in not applying perfume while her husband is absent."