perfume / TSA

[XMan]

Didn't really think about it until after purchasing it. 

Taking a 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle of Chanel Mademoiselle as a gift. 
That hits the maximum for TSA (from what I see). 
Can I keep it in the box? 
Do they inspect the box inside the plastic bag? 
Since it has alcohol in it (and I imagine potentially flammable), can you even take it in a carry on? 
Perhaps I should try to reach the TSA and ask, I don't know. 
I suppose I could pack it in the checked baggage and hope it doesn't get lifted.  But it seems risky.
Thanks.

[GregfromGa]

Didn't really think about it until after purchasing it. 

Taking a 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle of Chanel Mademoiselle as a gift. 
That hits the maximum for TSA (from what I see). 
Can I keep it in the box? 
Do they inspect the box inside the plastic bag? 
Since it has alcohol in it (and I imagine potentially flammable), can you even take it in a carry on? 
Perhaps I should try to reach the TSA and ask, I don't know. 
I suppose I could pack it in the checked baggage and hope it doesn't get lifted.  But it seems risky.
Thanks.

I would do checked bag unless you have a copy of the restrictions from the TSA website signed by Mr Obama himself.

[Sculpto]

just buy it at duty free.. either at departure or arrival.. its cheaper anyway.

[Faux Pas]

Mighty risky. I'd put it in the checked bag.

[Al_C]

Duty is not the issue.  The issue is going over the 3 ounce limit.  In the wake of the Christmas Day terrorist incident, expect some strict enforcement of the 3 ounce rule.

[Shadow]

I suppose I could pack it in the checked baggage and hope it doesn't get lifted.  But it seems risky.

Is the US luggage handling that bad ? 

[kievstar]

Put it in your baggage to be checked will not be an issue.  Carry it on the plane and watch it get thrown in the trash.

Duty free is a better option.

[XMan]

It neither exploded nor got stolen. 
Color me surprised, frankly. 
I expected it to be exploded if it weren't lifted and stolen if it weren't exploded.

[Faux Pas]

It neither exploded nor got stolen. 
Color me surprised, frankly. 
I expected it to be exploded if it weren't lifted and stolen if it weren't exploded.

I have packed many liquids in checked baggage including perfume. Never a problem. I keep on carry on bag as light as possible

[cranehand]

TSA rules say no calogne of perfume in carry on bags.  Check it and it will make the trip,  don't and you will lose it.

[XMan]

I did indeed check it (thus the concern about it exploding, freezing, or being stolen). 

I did not see the TSA ban, but figured I would play it safe rather than have a $100 bottle of perfume pitched.