Ex Nihilo 2022 EDP

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Santal Calling

by Antoine Maisondieu

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Ex Nihilo Santal Calling is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Antoine Maisondieu. Santal Calling opens with Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Milk and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Ex Nihilo's Santal Calling carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

If Santal Calling is for you, then it's a creamy, dreamy masterpiece; if not, you'll be swimming in a pickle jar. This one's highly divisive, loved for its refined sandalwood and hated for its uncanny resemblance to other controversial sandalwood scents. Test before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Luxurious
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Santal Calling Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Nutmeg100%
Heartas listed
Iris51%
Milk49%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood45%
Musk33%
Vanilla22%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Santal Calling is versatile for casual and date wear due to its creamy, comforting nature and moderate projection. Its understated elegance makes it suitable for office settings, though its warmth might be too much for formal events, and it's certainly not a sport scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ex Nihilo's Santal Calling opens with a gentle dusting of nutmeg, quickly softening into a plush heart where powdery iris mingles with creamy, warm milk. This smooth introduction glides into a base of Australian sandalwood, beautifully rounded by soft musk and a whisper of vanilla, creating a velvety, lactonic woodiness that avoids any harsh edges.

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