The perfumes came back from Sam or Alex (6)

I believe the answer is:

aromas

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'the perfumes' is the definition.
('aroma' can be a synonym of 'perfume')

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for aromas that I've seen before include "Spicy fragrances" , "Usually pleasing smells" , "Distinctive odours" , "Sweet smells" , "Smells, pleasant perhaps" .)

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

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