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Ex Nihilo·Original $385 for 100ml

Best Santal Calling Dupes

Curated by the Scent File Editor

The one match we list is Alexandria Fragrances Santal last call, from $44.99. Nobody has scored it for us yet, so we show no numbers.

1 match so farListed, not scoredNo brand dealsChecked Apr 2026
The match
Alexandria Fragrances Santal last call
The match · Alexandria Fragrances

Santal last call

$44.99–$119.99
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You keep$340up to 88%
Not scored yetNo owner reports for accuracy or longevity.
Ex Nihilo Santal Calling
The original · Ex Nihilo

Santal Calling

$385
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Santal last call
The match · from $44.99
Find on Amazon

Why we list this match

Every pairing shows where it comes from and how far we trust it.

  1. 1Listed, not scoredA source names the pairing. We show no number.
  2. 2ProvisionalScored, but with no source you can open and check.
  3. 3Community-scoredScored from owner reports, with a source you can open.

Brand-marketed Alexandria Fragrances interpretation. Alexandria's full-format EDP (30/60/100ml) sold as inspired by Ex Nihilo Santal Calling.

Source
The seller's own claim
Evidence
No owner reports we can link yet
Last checked
Apr 2026

What is missing: any report of how close it smells or how long it lasts. We would rather show no score than invent one.

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Santal Calling has one match so far. These are the closest scents by shared notes that have several.

What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Cardamom leads with a warm, spiced pop that softens quickly, handing the reins to a creamy, almost milky sandalwood that sits at the center for most of the wear. The amber and vanilla fold in during the heart and stay, building a rich, skin-close sweetness that avoids cloying by leaning woody rather than sugary. Projection is moderate — present but never loud — and the dry-down is a soft musk-and-sandalwood whisper that clings close for hours. — Best in cool weather on anyone who wants comfort-oriented, skin-scent intimacy over statement projection.

Is the original worth it?

Is Ex Nihilo Santal Calling worth $385?

The closest match we list, Alexandria Fragrances Santal last call, isn't community-scored yet — so we can't put a number on how close it gets. The original stays the reference here; if you'd rather try the budget take first, Alexandria Fragrances Santal last call runs $44.99–$119.99.

Save ~$340 with the dupeOriginal $385

The top dupe of Ex Nihilo's Santal Calling is Santal last call by Alexandria Fragrances. It isn't community-scored yet — more on the way as community evidence accumulates. At $45, it's a budget alternative to the $385 original — saving roughly $340 per bottle. It's the only dupe of Santal Calling we list so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.

Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Santal Calling?

The most-cited dupe for Santal Calling is Santal last call by Alexandria Fragrances. It is not community-scored yet, so we do not list an accuracy or longevity number for it — treat it as an untested budget take rather than a verified match.

What does Santal Calling smell like?

Santal Calling by Ex Nihilo is a woody/gourmand/oriental scent built on cardamom, sandalwood, amber, vanilla, musk. Those notes define its character — browse any of them above to find fragrances that share the same profile.

What perfume is similar to Santal Calling?

The closest scents to Santal Calling by shared notes are Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo, Dolce & Gabbana The One Gold, Creed Original Santal. See the full "similar fragrances" list below — each is ranked by how many notes it shares with Santal Calling.

How are Santal Calling dupes scored?

Dupes are rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores come from owner reports on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones and Fragrantica, and each is marked community-scored, provisional or not scored. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.

Are the dupe recommendations for Santal Calling sponsored?

No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings follow the scores only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.

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