Aromatic substance (7)

I believe the answer is:

camphor

(Other definitions for camphor that I've seen before include "Mothball chemical" , "Aromatic substance that repels insects" , "Bit of oil" , "Compound" , "Medicinal inhalant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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