Writer left ponderous and bewildered by bouquets (6)

I believe the answer is:

odours

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'bouquets' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for odours that I've seen before include "Aromas, pungencies" , "bouquets" , "Smells and fragrances" , "Distinctive smells" , "for the nose to detect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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