lingering scent; transferred fragrance
Refers to a scent that has been transferred from one thing to another, often used in poetic or literary contexts, such as the fragrance of incense lingering on clothing.
A faint lingering scent wafted from her kimono.
Compound of 移り (continuative form of 移る 'to move, transfer') + 香 'fragrance'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in classical Japanese literature.