Santal Calling
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
Votes lean feminine
252 ratings
From your scent profile
Ex Nihilo Santal Calling is a unisex scent that softens a fresh, floral character with a creamy, powdery sweetness.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 208 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Santal Calling smell like?
It opens with a touch of nutmeg spice; iris and milk sit in the heart and give it a powdery, creamy face. The base of musk, Bourbon vanilla and Australian white sandalwood sets a sweet, woody ground.
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits between the two. Lanvin Oxygène and Mugler Over the Musk have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Nutmeg
First hours
- Iris
- Milk
Towards evening
- Musk
- Bourbon vanilla
- Australian white sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 30%Spring
- 23%Winter
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual26%
- Daytime23%
- Office23%
- Nighttime12%
- Evening12%
Smells like this
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49% matchBrit Rhythm for Her (Eau de Toilette)
Burberry · 2014
49% matchOver the Musk
Mugler · 2014
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Last updated: October 26, 2026