From piquant pepper to carnal musks, the unique end notes of these progressive fragrances will have you hooked.

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Cedar – Issey Miyake Pleats Please, EDT 50ml, $132; Sea water – OdeJo EDT, 50ml, $116, from Mecca Cosmetica and meccabeauty.co.nz; Wet pebbles – ck2, EDT 100ml, $99; Musk – Atelier Des Ors Lune Féline, EDT 100ml, $499, from World Beauty; Wood smoke – Creed Original Santal, EDT 75ml, $399, from World Beauty; Fresh cream – Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc, EDP 50ml, $170 (available March); Pink pepper – Thierry Mugler Angel Muse, EDP 30ml, $110, from Farmers; Neroli flower – Kiehl’s Original Musk, EDT 50ml, $89; Orange sherbet – Dior Poison Girl, EDT 50ml, $150; Clean linen – Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi, EDP 50ml $370.