MangoOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Liz Claiborne · Sold as feminine
Mambo for Woman
The sun-soaked terrace of a Caribbean bistro, where mangoes are ripe and conversation flows effortlessly.
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Mambo for WomanHow it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2001, Mambo for Woman by Liz Claiborne was crafted by perfumer Harry Frémont to capture the essence of vibrant femininity. The composition opens with a burst of mango and mandarin orange, immediately infusing the air with a juicy sweetness that's both playful and inviting. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom weave through the heart, adding layers of floral warmth and depth. The base notes of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla offer a soft, enveloping finish that lingers long after the initial freshness fades.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow the mango and mandarin top notes to shine without overpowering. The heart and base notes will gradually unfold, providing warmth and depth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Mambo for Woman, Liz Claiborne
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Harry Frémont
A Cannes childhood, a lifetime of iconic scentsHarry Frémont is a Master Perfumer born in Cannes, France, who trained at ISIPCA in Versailles before joining Firmenich, where he won the Société Technique des Parfumeurs de France award in both 1984 and 1985.
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