[Problem] To provide a novel and improved perfume retaining member and a scent providing device whereby the durability of a perfume can be enhanced while an increase in device size is avoided. [Solution] Provided is a perfume retaining member provided with a ventilation passage provided in penetrating fashion through which air supplied from a wind force source passes, and a retaining space for retaining a perfume, the retaining space branching from the ventilation passage.【課題】装置の大型化を回避しつつ、香料の持続性を向上させることが可能な、新規かつ改良された香料保持部材及び香り提供装置を提案する。【解決手段】風力源から供給される空気が通過し、貫通して設けられた通風通路と、前記通風通路から分岐し、香料を保持する保持空間と、を備える香料保持部材を提供する。【選択図】図６
