MoMarie@momarie

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Last full day in Alaska

Santal Calling by Ex NihiloEx NihiloSantal Calling4.149 ratings

Sampling Santal Calling for the first time, and this maaaay have just taken the top spot out of all that I’ve tried from Ex Nihilo so far. And to think that I was nervous to try this one based on the nutmeg top note!

The dry-down is a dreamy, creamy-powdery iris, sandalwood, and light musk (some of my favorite notes that are playing together SO well here). While it is a soft and intimate scent, longevity-wise it performs well; 6 hours later and I’m still catching the coziest whiffs of myself.

Wore it on September 19, 2026

  • Morning
  • Cloudy
  • Humid
  • Cool

Vibes

  • Calm
  • Dreamy
  • Elegant
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Comments25

  1. aliana

    I love Santal calling so much! It’s pretty much always on my tray

    1. MoMarie@momarie

      Kicking myself for waiting so long to try this one, it’s fantastic!

  2. willowfeather

    Adding it to my to try list right now!

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    1. MoMarie@momarie

      Does this make me an ~influencer~?! (lol, rolls eyes)

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    2. willowfeather

      Replying to @momarie

      Lol you must only use your power for good!

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  3. papiermacheheart

    I have GOT to stop trying (and then buying) vanilla sandalwoods…I say as I add this to my “to try” list 😒

    1. MoMarie@momarie

      It’s honestly not a category I’ve explored a whole lot, which may be a mistake? But I AM a sucker for any sort of light sandalwood base…

    2. papiermacheheart

      Replying to @momarie

      I love sweet woods of any sort, but particularly vanilla and sandalwood. It’s becoming a problem.

  4. OliveEyes@oliveeyes94

    Santal Calling is a top 5 of all-time for me. Oh how I love her.

  5. Borr2112@borr2112

    It is that kiss of nutmeg that makes it so special! Love it

    1. MoMarie@momarie

      Nutmeg is not always a spice that I love, but it works so well here and really brings some nice balance and complexity. Ughhhh I love it too, been doing the weirdo self-sniff all day today, haha!

    2. Borr2112@borr2112

      Replying to @momarie

      Oh my. Then I, too, am a weirdo!

  6. Socially Awkward@sociallyawkward

    This is on my wishlist! But I also have to say, your pics are so gorgeous. I'm originally from Detroit, so this sw florida weather is killing me. I also think I have like, reverse seasonal depression? This blazing sun all day everyday is driving me up the wall. I miss cloudy skies, orange leaves, and being able to wear a cute sweater without melting. Michigan def isn't as beautiful as your pic, but it still reminds me of what home feels like.

    1. MoMarie@momarie

      Thank you! My husband is originally from the midwest, and has actually been saying how much it reminds him of the UP. A serene, rugged beauty for sure. And I feel your pain; I was born in FL and grew up in SC, and have just slowly been moving further north and west my entire life to escape 🫠

    2. Socially Awkward@sociallyawkward

      Replying to @momarie

      Ahh, the UP, Michigan's lil Canada. The whole state is really beautiful, but Alaska has it beat based on your pics. Unfortunately I followed my family to FL where its been hotter every year. Hoping to finally start moving back in the right direction, NORTH, in the next couple years.

  7. Eduardo@soldierrboy

    I got a 1ml some weeks ago with a LuckyScent order, and I went through it so quickly that it became my last FB for this year. I loved it so much

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  8. Curlyhen@curlyhen

    Sandalwood is a note that always makes me nervous.. but I definitely need to try this one out!

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    1. MoMarie@momarie

      I’m usually a pretty big fan of sandalwood bases, and think this one is pretty creamy, but get that sandalwood goes pickle-y for others so understand the trepidation!

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    2. Curlyhen@curlyhen

      Replying to @momarie

      I don’t get the pickle thing (I’ve no idea what people mean when they say perfumes smell like dill pickles as that’s something I’ve never smelt before lol).. it’s more that the creaminess that get really warm and overwhelming when I wear it.

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    3. MoMarie@momarie

      Replying to @curlyhen

      You’ve never had pickles before?! 😱 Usually a vinegary-briny-herbal dill scent (although sometimes they are a sweet-pickle but that’s more uncommon)

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  9. Kristin@kristins.addiction

    Oh you are PNW! I’m from Seattle originally. Lived there for 35 years. 🖤

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    1. MoMarie@momarie

      Yep, we’ve been here for 5 years now; I’ve lived all over the place before the PNW! My sister lives in Seattle so we are over on the west side often (and where I have to get the majority of my in-person fragrance sniffing/shopping in, haha, since we don’t have great options here in Spokane).

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