How it smells
Main smell: sweet and citrus. It opens with mango and mandarin orange, moves to orange blossom and ginger and dries down to sandalwood and musk.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Mambo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Liz Claiborne Mambo EDC in detail
Mambo EDC comes from Liz Claiborne. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
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Which weather suits Mambo
The best time of year to wear it is fall and summer. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: fall, summer, winter and spring. If you need something for spring, Givenchy Amarige is a better fit.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Givenchy Amarige and Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What Mambo costs
The usual price in Europe is about €21. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Valentino Voce Viva and Givenchy Amarige.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Amarige and Francesca Bianchi Lost In Heaven spread further.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2007.
If you like Mambo, try these
Similar picks to try: Valentino Voce Viva (6 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (6 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon unisex (5 shared notes) and Francesca Bianchi Lost In Heaven (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Who would like Mambo?
People who enjoy sweet and citrus smells.
Can women wear Mambo?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2001.
What is the difference between Mambo EDC and Mambo Mix?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.