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Review

Ex Nihilo Santal Calling

Santal Calling by Ex NihiloEx NihiloSantal Calling4.149 ratings
5/5
Longevity5/5
5 / 5
Projection4/5
4 / 5
Sillage4/5
4 / 5
Value1/5
1 / 5
Bottle5/5
5 / 5
  • Full wear
  • Tested at home
  • On skin

Santal Calling is a gentle, powdery, slightly sweet and creamy musk and sandalwood scent. The hint of nutmeg is fantastic in this one. Not too strong, not too spicy, but just gives it that little something to elevate the composition. Though musk forward, it is not a musk bomb like some other Ex Nihilo perfumes can be. This is an easy wearing, understated, sophisticated scent that is also both grounding and cozy. I'm glad I picked up a travel size because I'm going to be wearing this one a lot, I can already tell 😍

The scent itself is quite soft, but it warms up on the skin quite nicely and projects well. The scent in the air is more of a milky cloud with warm, sweet, fluffy musks and a hint of the nutmeg and sandalwood in the background. Really, really lovely. Longevity is crazy on this one. 16 hours later and I'm still getting whiffs.

It is perfectly unisex (Ex Nihilo does that so well). It's a great one to throw on to feel put together in any season, weather, or occasion, though I think this would really shine on a rainy day or in cooler fall weather. It gives the energy of someone approachable who has their act together, but isn't trying too hard. 10/10 for this one.

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Comments8

  1. OliveEyes@oliveeyes94

    10/10 indeed! (Well, I gave it a 9.6 because I'm a fussy bugger and have 3 slightly higher rated perfumes, ha, but essentially a 10). Such a gorgeous perfume. I'm glad it performs as excellently on you as it does me. It seems some people don't get such great longevity with it.

    1. doelly

      I really love it! It's very soft on me, but it lasts and projects forever, like you had mentioned! I was smelling it all night while sleeping and still in the morning when I woke up!

    2. OliveEyes@oliveeyes94

      Replying to @doelly

      Fabulous isn't it, I adore how it behaves like that. Soft and alluring but substantial and persistent.

  2. Samia 🌷@scentoffice

    This is right up my street!! Love the notes 📝

  3. Borr2112@borr2112

    Great review and description! I appreciate all of you that can do this. Thank you

    1. doelly

      Thank you for all the encouragement ❤️

  4. Lukewind@lumewind

    Layer it with speed legends and thank me later.

    1. doelly

      Ooh I will have to try this, thank you!

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