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Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Scarlet Sands

7.411Typically ~$250

Mandarin orange at first spray; akigalawood® is what stays on skin.

SweetFloralFruityOrientalGourmand

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Raspberry

Heart notes

Freesia Jasmine Orange blossom

Base notes

Akigalawood®Amber Vanilla

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