noun
Literary or formal word for a pleasant scent, often used in poetic or elevated contexts.
庭に馨香が漂っている。
A fragrance is drifting through the garden.
noun
Figurative extension of 'fragrance' to mean a good reputation or lasting honor; rare and literary.
彼の功績は後世に馨香を残した。
His achievements left a lasting honor for future generations.