Ex Nihilo Santal Calling EDP

Description

Santal Calling is Ex Nihilo's 2022 exploration of Australian White Sandalwood, composed by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu to pair contemporary Parisian polish with the wood's mystical, grounding character. A spiced nutmeg opening gives way to a milky iris heart, before settling into creamy sandalwood, soft musk and rich Bourbon vanilla: a soothing, addictive trail reviewers describe as authentic and never synthetic.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 42%
• Woody: 25%
• Floral: 17%
• Warm Spicy: 17%

Translation: a creamy sandalwood-vanilla fragrance with a soft iris-milk heart. Warm and comforting rather than sharp or woody-dry.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Nutmeg

Heart: Iris, Milk

Base: Australian White Sandalwood, Musk, Bourbon Vanilla

Performance

• Longevity: Very good. Reviewers report 7-8 hours on warm skin.
• Sillage: Strong, especially in cool, humid weather; one reviewer described it "projecting like crazy off a single spray."
• Projection: Noticeably above-average for a sandalwood fragrance in this price range.

Best Occasions & Season

• Leisure, everyday wear, and business
• Spring, fall, and winter
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
House: Ex Nihilo, founded 2013 in Paris
Launched: 2022

Try Before You Commit

A 1mL sample is $6.99, an easy way to test this sandalwood-vanilla profile before choosing a bottle size.

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FAQ

Is Santal Calling for men or women?
Unisex.

Is the sandalwood authentic-smelling or synthetic?
Reviewers specifically praise it as smelling authentic, not synthetic, thanks to real Australian White Sandalwood.

How strong is the projection?
Above-average for the category. Several reviewers note strong sillage from a single spray.

What sizes are available?
Samples from 1mL, plus full retail bottles in 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz.