sachet

[ sa-shey or, esp. British, sash-ey ]

/ sæˈʃeɪ or, esp. British, ˈsæʃ eɪ /

a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.

Also sachet powder. the powder contained in such a case.

Origin of sachet

1475–85; < Middle French, equivalent to sach- (combining form of sac sack¹) + -et -et

sachet sashay Sasha

Another length of narrow ribbon was stitched to one end of the fourth sachet.

The Disturbing Charm |Berta Ruck
After keeping them waiting for some time, Grace swept in wearing a new gown tinkling with jets and redolent with sachet.

Talbot's Angles |Amy E. Blanchard
The book was scented with the sachet, and had a sickly perfume; it was incense to Jane.

A Singular Life |Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
There's something in the sachet that will bring you very good luck if you always keep it on where it can't be seen.

The Disturbing Charm |Berta Ruck

Odours of sachet and violets came and went elusively or mingled with those of the roses and pinks.

Vandover and the Brute |Frank Norris

sachet

/ (ˈsæʃeɪ) /

a small sealed envelope, usually made of plastic or paper, for containing sugar, salt, shampoo, etc

a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing
the powder contained in such a bag

C19: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see sack 1