Mambo for Woman

I barely remember having this as a younger teen, in a set with other LC fragrances. Mambo was interesting me, but not my favorite. Fast forward to recently, I saw Mambo mentioned on here and I could almost remember its complex scent. I ordered a bottle and received it a week ago. As far as I can remember, it was the exact scent that intrigued me as a teen, with the disappointing difference being the silage isn’t as strong as I remember. However, this could possibly be attributed to years of drug abuse in which I preferred to “snort” what I could. (I’ve been sober for 8+ years fyi.) As others have stated, it starts off with fresh mangos and mandarin, which both smell very green and realistic. When that dries, the tropical florals come through, not overshadowing the realistic fruitiness, but they’re just as distinctive. There is a subtle sweetness that comes from the fruit and florals, however, it's not gourmand or candy like, but very natural. Between hours 1-2, the spicy, woodsy, and vanilla notes are apparent. The vanilla is not at all gourmand either. It’s dry and earthy, similar to the vanilla in Atelier’s Vanille Incensee (which I love!) It adds sweetness to the balance out the other base notes. This fragrance is not linear. It’s layered and as the new layer appears, it blends seamlessly with the layer before and you end up with a fresh, juicy tropical fruit and floral, slightly spicy, slightly woodsy, and subtly sweet. The dry down is just gorgeous. It lasts for about 6-7 hours on my skin, but the silage isn’t as strong as I like. However, as I wear it, I’m able to smell it better, which is irritating, because almost half a bottle is gone. That’s okay though, because from my experience you can overspray without choking someone and since it’s so inexpensive, you won’t feel bad. Don’t let the low price lead you to believe it isn’t a quality smelling fragrance. If you put the Versace name on it, it would sell for $80-90 an ounce. This is what a perfect summer fragrance smells like, especially for those of us that dislike coconut/sunscreen fragrances. The performance is more than moderate for the most part and it doesn’t smell like a body spray or Escada like fragrances. It’s not immature at all. The value is amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a tropical smelling, beach fragrance and especially to those that dislike coconut and sunscreen smelling perfumes. This is a perfume that I’ll always have in my collection.

Instant mood lifter for me! Happy, cheerful, fragrance. Plenty of years ago I loved the smell of Mambo so I bought a little 1.7 ounce EDP and wore it but then put it aside and didn't wear it much. Honestly, I let myself be influenced by some of the bad comments about the quality of Liz Claiborne fragrances. Dumb I know, but it happens to everyone. Then one day a couple years ago I was out with my husband waiting in line at a coastal restaurant to eat lunch. It was a warm beautiful California summer day and standing nearby there was a boyish, tan, fit, freshly showered surfer girl with a group of friends and when she passed by us she left behind a scented trail of Mambo! Right then in that moment I finally understood what Mambo is all about. It's summer fun in a bottle. It's orange blossom, ginger, citrus fruits and some vanilla and musk in the base. The dry down is a beautiful soft orange spiced powder on my skin that leaves a soothing scent of having had a fun day out enjoying summertime. A couple of sprays are really all you need because it isn't a lightweight. People lean in to smell your aroma and men kind of give you a second take. It is a captivating fragrance for summer and it sells for very little money these days. If you love orange blossom, go with your instincts and stock up on Mambo. Your summertime fragrance wardrobe will be brilliant!

Blind bought this at Ross for about $13 after seeing such great reviews. On first impression the bottle design was very underwhelming but I like the 2-toned look. Anyway, on first spray it was an immediate like. The opening of this is shower fresh with delicious realistic mango. Not artificial mango scent but true mango like you are smelling the skin and all as you slice into it. Very mouthwatering, refreshing and familiar. The drydown allows for those florals, hibiscus and the warmth of the spicy ginger to dance alongside the fresh and fruity opening. What a beautiful scent! It reminds me of trips over summer vacation when I was in my preteens for some reasom even though this wasn't released until 2001. Not sure what it is but is very familiar. This is the kind of fruity juicy fresh fragrance I have been looking for for awhile now. Everything else I've tried is either too sweet or too artificial. This is PERFECT. It is for sure a LOVE in my collection now! Sillage/projection is moderate and longevity on me is pretty long lasting especially underneath clothing. I have found a new summer staple in this blind buy. Also has a sexy quality to it that loans itself as a great summer night date scent. Delicious!!

I’m thrilled w/my blind buy. TY for all the reviews! I’ve been eyeing this for years. Does the bottle match the notes? No. Dark, sleek & mysterious w/ a sunny, tropical liquor. Perplexing. But I get it. It’s reminiscent of Calgon “Hawaiian White Ginger” c.1999.It’s juicy, tropical, spicy & smells like salty, sun warmed, sunscreen’ed 4 pm beach skin-Mexico in August. It smells warm. It smells sexy. It smells salty. It smells like a salted rim mango margarita made w/top shelf Grand Marnier Rouge Cointreau that’s been melting in the sun. I love it! Nothing like La Vie Est Belle e’clat to me. The ginger & mango are a perfect blend of piquant warmth & juicy fruit. The salt note is similar to the one in CK Reveal. A bit “BO” but in a good way- a warm seamless skin smell. This scent makes me want to experience every stage as it morphs & melts & changes. I’m smitten! If you enjoy this type of scent, check out Issey Miyake Shades of Sunrise, A&Fitch Instinct Sheer or J. Aniston Chapter 1. They are similar in “notes/scent-weight” to me. Cheers! Sheridan❤️

Yummy soapy mango beauty! I, like many others, revisited this scent from my past. Purchased a full bottle at Ross for $15 and upon first sniff was transported back to my first day of high school. (I quickly started singing “mambo!” from west side story as I played Maria in my sophomore year) This scent has an aggressive opening. It’s very floral and shampooy like you just walked into a bustling Visible Changes at the mall. But give it a few mins and it evolves beautifully on the skin. Mango/ambiguous tropical fruit and ginger shine on a creamy sandalwood base and the florals settle into something soapy. It’s fresh and clean but has personality. I remember feeling so grown up wearing this in the 9th grade. I musta been a baddie to all the boys when I walked past because this has some power. Destined for high drier heat, I can see her being a bit screechy in the cold. High humidity can turn her a bit sour or like flowers starting to wilt. So glad I’ve been revisiting some OG scents for cheap, a lot of them hold up from this era.