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Member pressing head of orchid with a pleasant smell (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aroma

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'pleasant smell' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for aroma that I've seen before include "Agreeable odour" , "Test of knowledge" , "Savour" , "Redolence" , "Perfume" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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