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Ex Nihilo Santal Calling vs Ariana Grande Vanilla Suede
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Notes
Top
Nutmeg
Heart
IrisMilk
Base
SandalwoodMuskVanilla
Accords
Powdery
100%
Woody
91%
Musky
63%
Iris
63%
Lactonic
56%
Warm spicy
52%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Santal Calling by Ex Nihilo is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Santal Calling was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Maisondieu. Top note is Nutmeg; middle notes are Iris and Milk; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu explores the unique properties of Sandalwood Album from Australia. His idea was to mix contemporary Parisian inspirations with the mystical energy of this ingredient to create a bright and soothing scent that leads to an ultimate addiction.As a captivating spell for the skin and for the soul, he created SANTAL CALLING, subtly mixing delicate Musks with an irresistible Milky accord. The smooth essence of Sandalwood is then curled up in an intense Vanilla Bourbon from Madagascar, for a mesmerizing sillage.
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Notes
Top
Bergamot
Heart
MilkRiceSandalwood
Base
VanillaMusk
Accords
Lactonic
100%
Powdery
92%
Vanilla
92%
Woody
76%
Savory
73%
Musky
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Vanilla Suede by Ariana Grande is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Vanilla Suede was launched in 2024. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Milk, Rice and Sandalwood; base notes are Vanilla and Musk. Vanilla Suede by Ariana Grande is a richly sensorial fragrance that delivers an incredibly edible and delectable, almost veil-like sensuality. The top teases with sparkling notes, while the heart reveals intimate warmth with Creamy Sandalwood and Rice Milk. The base of Vanilla Beans and Liquid Musks further enhances the cocooning sensuality and skin-like appeal."LOVENOTES Vanilla Suede Lush. Sensuous. Exotic.Introducing Vanilla Suede, a richly sensorial fragrance.A LOVENOTE from Ariana Grande to the world, exclusively available in the UK.An irresistible beautiful second skin feeling, the fragrance delivers an incredibly edible and delectable, almost veil like sensuality. The top teases with an introduction of sparkling notes, but the essential story of intimate warmth starts to emerge in the heart from the Creamy Sandalwood and Rice Milk. The Vanilla Beans and Liquid Musks in the back further push this story bringing more cocooning sensuality and a skin-like appeal.Fragrance Notes Top: Italian Bergamot Mid: Creamy Sandalwood, Rice Milk Base: Vanilla Beans, Liquid Musks"
Notes in Common
50% sharedShared (4)
MilkSandalwoodMuskVanilla
Only in Santal Calling
NutmegIris
Only in Vanilla Suede
BergamotRice
Rating
4.06vs4.14
Ratings
1,415vs424
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2022vs2024
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.06 from 1,415 ratings vs 4.14 from 424).
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Ex Nihilo is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Ariana Grande is budget (typically under $40).
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