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Launch a perfume (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ascent

'launch' is the definition.
(eg a rocket ascending)

'a perfume' is the wordplay.
'perfume' becomes 'scent' (synonyms).
'a'+'scent'='ASCENT'

(Other definitions for ascent that I've seen before include "Acclivity" , "Upwards motion" , "Upward slope" , "rising?" , "(A) climb (up mountain)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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