pomander
A pomander is a ball made of aromatic material, typically spices, herbs, or dried fruits, often used as a source of pleasant fragrance or to repel insects. Historically, pomanders were also believed to ward off disease, particularly the plague, by providing a strong, pleasant scent to mask foul odors that were thought to carry illness. The term "pomander" originates from the Old French "pomme d'ambre," meaning apple of amber, though amber itself was not usually a primary ingredient.
The construction of a pomander usually involved studding a whole orange or other citrus fruit with cloves.
In medieval and Renaissance Europe, pomanders were fashionable accessories for both men and women. They were