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Ex Nihilo

Santal Calling

2022
Perfumer(s)
USER RATINGS 1,144
Love
492
Like
377
Ok
172
Dislike
77
Hate
26
4.08 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.08 / 5 from 1,144 votes Reviews (12)
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14
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36
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223
Long lasting
166
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41

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Intimate
86
Moderate
297
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91
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Reviews

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    Hugo Fischer Like April 23, 2026

    A decant of Santal Calling sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. The drydown leans on Sandalwood plus Musk and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.

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    Dario Mancini Love June 5, 2026

    I’ve been wearing Santal Calling on and off for a few weeks now (2022). The very first sniff is crisp Nutmeg, very much my kind of start. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. It performs better in warmer weather β€” in the heat it opens up nicely. This one gets my highest praise β€” beautiful from start to finish.

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    Wren Draper Like June 10, 2026

    For a 2022 release, Santal Calling deserves more attention than it gets. Give it a little time and Iris with Milk comes forward β€” smooth and well done. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.

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    Jude Weber Like July 3, 2026

    I have owned Santal Calling for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. As it settles, Sandalwood and Musk come through and give it real depth. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.

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    Mia Andersson Like July 13, 2026

    Everyone keeps talking about Santal Calling, so I finally gave it a proper test. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Iris with Milk, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Iris and Milk feel carefully balanced. The drydown lingers pleasantly, and I do not need to reapply at lunch. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.

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    Marco Viljoen Like July 15, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Santal Calling has really grown on me. The very first sniff is crisp Nutmeg, very much my kind of start. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.

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    Nadia Mancini Love July 25, 2026

    I have owned Santal Calling for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. That first spray gives a lovely Nutmeg impression that dries down smoothly. The heart is the best part for me: Iris and Milk feel carefully balanced. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. I would happily buy a full bottle.

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    Vera Park Like August 4, 2026

    I picked up Santal Calling (2022) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. That first spray gives a lovely Nutmeg impression that dries down smoothly. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Iris with Milk, which is where the fragrance really shines. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. Well done β€” recommended if the notes appeal to you.

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    Lila Karimi Love August 7, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Santal Calling has really grown on me. Right away I get mostly Nutmeg, fresh and very easy to wear. As it settles, Sandalwood and Musk come through and give it real depth. It performs better in warmer weather β€” in the heat it opens up nicely. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.

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    Amir Dupont Like August 7, 2026

    Picked up a sample of Santal Calling after reading the community buzz (2022). The opening is built around Nutmeg β€” bright and immediately recognizable. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. Three sprays last me most of the day without ever becoming cloying. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.

  11. M
    Mateo MolnΓ‘r Dislike August 16, 2026

    Ex Nihilo knows how to compose, and Santal Calling (2022) is proof. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Iris with Milk, which is where the fragrance really shines. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. I can see its quality, but it simply is not my style.

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    Isla Okafor Like 2 weeks ago

    A decant of Santal Calling sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. The base rests on Sandalwood and Musk β€” warm, grounded and easy to live with. The very first sniff is crisp Nutmeg, very much my kind of start. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.

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