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Santal Calling by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo · 0 · EDP

Santal Calling

Creamy Sandalwood

A creamy sandalwood reverie: nutmeg and a milky accord melt into powdery iris, then settle into sandalwood, musk and vanilla. Skin-close, hypnotic and quietly luxurious.

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by . A unisex fragrance for fall & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Nutmeg
  • Milk

Heart notes

the soul
  • Iris
    Iris

Base notes

the trail
  • Sandalwood
    Sandalwood
  • Musk
    Musk
  • Vanilla
    Vanilla

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

Seasonfall · winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyCreamy Sandalwood

Main accords

woodycreamysandalwoodspicyvanilla

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Textures

  • Sanded wood
  • Raw silk
  • Warm milk
  • Warm wax
  • Spun sugar
  • Tonka resin

Materials

Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Vanilla pod · Amber resin · Toasted oak

Atmosphere

The room

A temple courtyard at dawn

Weather

The air

Warm humid morning, 24°C

Interior Design

Soft tropical modern

Teak floors, sheer linen, a sandalwood deity

Season

fall · winter

Wears best in fall and winter.

City Match

Kyoto temple grounds at first light

Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Lisbon.

Literary Match

Hesse — Siddhartha

Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy

In one line

Ex Nihilo

Santal Calling — creamy, devotional, soft wood.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Santal Calling from skin to room.

Bundle total · $208