How to enrage using fragrant fumes? (7)

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incense

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'fumes?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for incense that I've seen before include "Make furious" , "It produces a fragrant smell when burned" , "Substance burnt in church" , "Infuriate" , "Greatly anger; perfume" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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