What does the cryptic crossword clue "Favourite deep or sweet, earthy smell (9)" mean?

The definition is "sweet, earthy smell". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PET (synonym="PET") + RICH (synonym="RICH") + OR (synonym="OR") = PETRICHOR The answer is PETRICHOR.

Favourite deep or sweet, earthy smell (9)

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