color and scent
Literal meaning referring to the visual and olfactory qualities of flowers or similar objects. Less common than the figurative sense.
This flower has wonderful color and scent.
Many men are captivated by her charm.
Like a flower that has lost its color and scent, she seemed lifeless.
Compound of 色 (iro, 'color') and 香 (ka, 'scent'). The figurative sense of 'charm' or 'allure' developed from the idea of a flower's attractive color and fragrance.