What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distinctive character of a European capital locally (5)" mean?

The definition is "Distinctive character". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="European capital as spelt locally") + ROMA (synonym="European capital as spelt locally") = AROMA; definition: "Distinctive character" The answer is AROMA.

Distinctive character of a European capital locally (5)

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