Applying Perfume Before Ihram and the Reality of Ihram

Question:
The questioner says: I took a bath and put on the izār with the intention of Hajj, but I touched some perfume and it spilled onto my izār. I had not put on the ridāʾ. So I took off the izār, washed the place where the perfume was, and put it on again, and then I recited the talbiyah for Hajj. Is there anything required of me in this?

Answer:
No, applying perfume before entering the state of ihram does no harm. Ihram is the intention to enter the rites of worship, which is done by wearing the clothes. A person wears the izār and the ridāʾ, prays two rakʿahs, and prepares. Then, when he gets into the car, he recites the talbiyah, intending to enter the rites of worship, whether for Hajj or ʿUmrah, and recites the talbiyah. One does not become in a state of ihram except by the intention to enter the rites of worship, entering ʿUmrah or Hajj. As for wearing the izār and the ridāʾ, that is preparation and getting ready.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.