also: こうのう
noun
perfume pouch; incense bag
A small traditional pouch filled with fragrant materials, often used for scenting clothing or personal spaces.
祖母の箪笥から古い香袋が出てきた。
An old perfume pouch came out of my grandmother's chest of drawers.
車内に香袋を吊るして、いい香りを楽しんでいる。
I hang a scent ball in the car and enjoy the nice fragrance.
Rare kanji spelling; 嚢 is a non-jōyō character. The reading こうのう is more commonly associated with this form.
匂い袋 is a more general term for a scented sachet, while 香袋 often implies a traditional or specific product.
Compound of 香 (fragrance) and 袋 (bag). The reading こうのう uses the on'yomi of 嚢 (bag).