I have found the alcohol gel that I used burns, but is not a great fire started. It burns for a short time and with a tiny flame that is hard to see in daylight.

A flint (ferrocerium rod) and dry paper towel works much better. Or a match or lighter works too.

On a similar note, why not carry extra 90% alcohol and spray it on your hands? Then you don't have the perfume issue. It might dry your skin out in the winter though.