What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ageing banker in Paris exuding Gucci's latest perfume (9)" mean?

The definition is "Ageing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SE (synonym="SE") + NE (synonym="NE") + SCENT (synonym="SCENT") = SENESCENT; definition: "Ageing" The answer is SENESCENT.

Ageing banker in Paris exuding Gucci's latest perfume (9)

Independent Cryptic #11956 | 20 Across | 2025-02-03 flower

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