Fragrance comparison

Santal Calling vs Perfect Gentleman

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 962 ratings analysed

4 wins

Santal Calling

Ex Nihilo

4.08941 votes

Rank #3,310 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Perfect Gentleman

Pino Silvestre

3.7621 votes

Rank #42,035 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Santal Calling takes 4 of 5 categories.

Santal Calling
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perfect Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Santal Calling4/5

Perfect Gentleman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Santal Calling
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Santal Calling
Sillage & projection: Santal Calling
Value for money: Perfect Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Santal Calling

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Santal CallingEx Nihilo

Perfect GentlemanPino Silvestre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 941 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 48%

Category winnerSantal CallingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

941 votes

19%Love

48%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySantal Calling

SillageSantal Calling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPerfect GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody90%

musky80%

iris70%

lactonic60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Nutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMilk

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top

LemonMandarin OrangePepperBay LeafNutmeg

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderOrange BlossomPatchouliGuaiac WoodIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Santal Calling, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night49

Spring90

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women39

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,310

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#42,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSantal CallingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Santal Calling centers on a silky, comforting interpretation of Australian sandalwood that skips the dry pencil shavings and sharp pickle tones often found in woody fragrances. The opening introduces a gentle flick of warm nutmeg before settling into a heart of fluffy iris and steamed sweet milk. As it warms…

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Perfect Gentleman by Pino Silvestre shifts the brand away from its classic pine-heavy heritage. This fragrance offers a modern mix of bright citrus, dry spices, and warm woods. Ideal for crisp autumn mornings, it wraps the wearer in a powdery, vanilla-tinged aura that feels classic yet updated.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Santal Calling or Perfect Gentleman?

Santal Calling takes 4 of 5 categories. Santal Calling is rated 4.08/5 from 941 votes; Perfect Gentleman is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Santal Calling for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perfect Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Santal Calling or Perfect Gentleman?

Santal Calling lasts longest (Santal Calling 68/100, Perfect Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Santal Calling or Perfect Gentleman?

Santal Calling projects furthest (Santal Calling 52/100, Perfect Gentleman 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Santal Calling and Perfect Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Santal Calling or Perfect Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Santal Calling suits daytime wear; Perfect Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Santal Calling and Perfect Gentleman?

Santal Calling has top notes of Nutmeg, heart notes of Iris and Milk, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Perfect Gentleman has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar.