Ex Nihilo Santal Calling: released in 2022, powdery, woody and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ex Nihilo Santal Calling dupe we found is Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 — 85% match, about $135 (estimate) versus about $265 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ex Nihilo Santal Calling dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ex Nihilo Santal Calling | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 | 85% | about $135 (−49%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Fugazzi Angel Dust | 80% | about $55* (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre | 78% | about $35* (−87%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Aerin Cedar Violet | 78% | about $160* (−40%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Versace Crystal Noir | 77% | about $85* (−68%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the creamy, soft woodiness of Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, leaning into a comforting musky and milky aura.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,235 community ratings.
Brings a velvety musky character that sits comfortably in the same family as Ex Nihilo Santal Calling.
It shares its musky, powdery and fresh spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,026 community ratings.
Shares a similar warm sandalwood profile reminiscent of Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, wrapped in a smooth woody finish.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 904 community ratings.
Features a soft woody elegance that runs parallel to the refined structure of Ex Nihilo Santal Calling.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 418 community ratings.
Offers a rich, creamy blend that echoes the warm and cozy tone found in Ex Nihilo Santal Calling.
It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and lactonic accords with Ex Nihilo Santal Calling, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 24,574 community ratings.
Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Ex Nihilo Santal Calling.
Versace Crystal Noir, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ex Nihilo Santal Calling.
Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parle Moi de Parfum Milky Musk 39 saves you about $190 a year against Ex Nihilo Santal Calling. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Versace Crystal Noir comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ex Nihilo Santal Calling notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.