A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Corinthians 2:15

"For we are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish;" — 2 Corinthians 2:15 (ASV)

A sweet savour of Christ (Χριστου ευωδια). Old word from ευ, well, and οζω, to smell. In N.T. only here and Php 4:18; Ephesians 5:2. In spreading the fragrance of Christ the preacher himself becomes fragrant (Plummer).

In them that are perishing (εν τοις απολλυμενοις). Even in these if the preacher does his duty.