I finally got the Salt & Stone Santorini set to the Netherlands and here is why it was worth the effort

Why the Santorini scent is taking over my feed

I have been seeing the Salt & Stone Santorini Body Mist & Deodorant Set everywhere this month. Since it dropped as a 2026 seasonal exclusive, it has become the unofficial scent of the year on my social media timeline. The notes of crisp bergamot and coastal air are exactly what I wanted for the upcoming summer months in the Netherlands, but there was a major problem: it is a US-only release for now. I tried looking at every boutique in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, but they all told me the same thing—it is sold out or simply not being stocked outside of North America.

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I realized that if I wanted to smell like a Mediterranean dream, I had to look toward major US retailers. The hype works because Salt & Stone has mastered that "clean girl" aesthetic while offering high-performance natural ingredients. My goal was to find a way to get this set to my doorstep without waiting for a European release that might never happen.

The struggle of buying US exclusives from the Netherlands

I quickly found out that many US shops do not offer direct shipping to the Netherlands, or if they do, the costs are astronomical. I decided to use comGateway because they provided me with a tax-free us address in Oregon. This saved me a bit of money upfront because I didn't have to pay US sales tax on the purchase itself. When I wanted to shop us store sites like Sephora or the Salt & Stone official website, having that local address made the process much smoother.

I’ve used a freight forwarder before, but this time I was worried about the mist being a liquid. I checked their international shipping service guidelines and felt much better about moving forward. Using a parcel forwarding service is really the only way to get these limited 2026 drops before they disappear from the shelves entirely.

What I expected for shipping costs and box sizes

Before I committed to the purchase, I wanted to know exactly what I was getting into regarding logistics. I used the shipping calculator on the site to estimate shipping cost for a small beauty bundle. If you are planning to forward packages like this one, here is what I found for the Salt & Stone 'Santorini' Set:

I found that it was much more cost-effective to international shipping this set along with a few other small beauty items I had been eyeing. Since the box is so light, the base price for shipping covers quite a bit of room.

Avoiding order cancellations with the BuyForMe service

One of the biggest headaches I ran into while trying to shop us ship international was that some US retailers are very picky about credit cards. I tried using my Dutch card at a few boutiques, and my order was cancelled within minutes. Apparently, some stores block international billing addresses or flag orders going to a freight forwarder.

This is where I discovered the BuyForMe service. I basically gave them the link to the Santorini set, and they used a US-based payment method to buy it for me. It is a form of proxy shopping or assisted purchase that guarantees the order actually goes through. If you've ever had a US store decline your card, you should check out the BuyForMe service to save yourself the frustration. It’s the safest way I’ve found to ensure these high-demand items don't sell out while you're fighting with a checkout page.

Dealing with Dutch import duties and VAT

Living in the Netherlands, we always have to consider the tax man. When my package arrived, I had to account for import duties and the 21% GST/VAT (BTW). I find it helpful to look at the customs tax as part of the total price of owning an exclusive item. You might also like to check our guide on import tax for a deeper breakdown of how these costs are calculated for EU residents.

I calculated that even with the import tax, the total cost was still lower than what I would have paid a reseller on eBay or a local marketplace. Plus, I had the peace of mind knowing my Salt & Stone set was authentic and fresh from the 2026 batch. If you are ready to smell like a Santorini summer, I highly recommend setting up your forwarding account and grabbing this set before the season ends!