Crossword Genius

Raved after traveller returned bearing bouquet (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

perfumed

'bearing bouquet' is the definition.
(bouquet can mean a scent)

'raved after traveller returned' is the wordplay.
'raved' becomes 'fumed' (both can mean expressed anger).
'after' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'traveller' becomes 'rep' (travel company worker).
'returned' is a reversal indicator.
'rep' reversed gives 'per'.
'fumed' put after 'per' is 'PERFUMED'.

(Other definitions for perfumed that I've seen before include "Scented pp" , "tempting aroma" , "With a natural fragrance" , "Fragrant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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