1.NounA sweet smell, usually likened to that of flowers, said to be emitted by the bodies of saints during their life, or especially at or after death.
2.NounA person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
"to die in odour of sanctity"
3.NounA person's reputation for, or state of, holiness.
"to die in odour of sanctity"
4.NounA (supposed) general aura of goodness or virtue.