PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a skin care preparation for external use that expresses excellent rising of fragrance while exhibiting good warming effects and a method for accelerating volatilization of a perfume by using the same.SOLUTION: The skin care preparation for external use comprises the following components (A) and (B): (A) 0.2-3 mass% of a perfume having an ester content of 25 mass% or lower (B) 0.001-0.5 mass% of a warm feeling agent represented by formula (I).COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】温感効果を良好に発揮しながら、優れた香り立ちを発現することのできる皮膚外用剤及びこれを用いた香料揮散促進方法を提供する。【解決手段】次の成分(A)及び(B):(A)エステル含有量が25質量%以下の香料 0.2~3質量%、 (B)下記式(I)で表される温感剤 0.001~0.5質量%を含有する皮膚外用剤。【選択図】なし