I see you have three options.. 1. wash it (if poss) 2. trash it 3. put a different fabric into it..
Leave the new purse in the ventilation for a few days.
It will smell and may have mold on it. The mold can be yellowish in color.
by its smell
Yes , it does have an aroma & it is bad for you when you smell too much of it . you can get sicker from smelling mold spores in your house .
Vinegar
Depends on what the smell is? Can be many things including mildew or mold in the HVAC system.
it'll smell kinda funky.
Cold does not kill mold. Certain temperatures can stop the growth of mold, but not kill it.
If its a sweet smell you may have a heater core leak and the fan is blowing antifreeze thru the vents. If its a moldy rotten smell you have mold growing in your vents. This happens when the moisture does not drain properly causing mold. You can purchase a spray at most auto parts store to kill and stop this and refresh your air vent system.
It can be a sign of mildew or mold.
It is most likely from mold in and/or under your upholstery.
Certain types of mold are very harmful to the body. If you see or smell signs of mold, you should leave the area and call a mold inspector to come into your house.