What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emperor left component of perfume (5)" mean?

The definition is "component of perfume". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NERO (synonym of "Emperor") + L (synonym of "left"); definition: "component of perfume" The answer is NEROL.

Emperor left component of perfume (5)

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