Mambo for Men by Liz Claiborne

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I have already completed my list of the best Liz Claiborne fragrances for guys and on that list was the scent, Mambo. As such, I thought that it’d only be appropriate to do a review on this cologne and post it along side of the list. This is the last review of the most recent batch of samples that I received, so I will have to get another order in and keep on posting more fragrance ratings. Mambo has been one of the more popular inexpensive options from Liz Claiborne, but is it actually worth a try?


What does Mambo by Liz Claiborne Smell Like?

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Notes include: lime, bergamot, thyme, cedar, cinnamon leaf, sandalwood, sage, lavender, patchouli

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My Full Wear Review

Mambo is another inexpensive selection from Liz Claiborne and it is among the best from that brand’s line of scents. I like Mambo better than Bora Bora, but in my opinion it isn’t as good as the staple, Curve.

Mambo has a certain exotic energy to it that makes it a pleasant wear, especially at such a cheap price point. It is sweet and has a soapy quality that gives it a clean and expressive scent.

The opening of Mambo, is where you are going to find most of the citrus expressing itself. However, it never really takes on a juicy fruity smell. It is mixed with some light spice, but especially lavender in the beginning.

I tend to notice the smooth sweetness of the sandalwood and lavender as it blends with the lime and bergamot notes, which give it a non-sour citrus kick.

It’s kind of a floral cologne that is supported by citrus notes and made more masculine by the woodsy notes such as cedar. Mambo is a very warm type of scent, that has a noticeable Latin influence, with its exotic spice.

The exotic-smelling spice, is really just a mix of cinnamon, sage, musk, and patchouli. It is really difficult to distinguish between all of those notes, but the cinnamon and musk, are most noticeable. It’s fresh and not an overpoweringly heavy spiciness. Definitely tempered, by the citrus and floral notes.


Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Longevity wise, Mambo does a really good job at making it through the day. Usually, I have gotten over 6 hours of wear without any problem and often 8-9. So, it really brings the value, in that regard.

Also, it is a well-projecting cologne and not overwhelming at all. I’d say that it is slightly above average for most of the wear. A good ‘pop’ at the start and then slowly declining. The performance is a highlight with Mambo and probably a big factor in its long-term sales success.

It can be worn in casual settings, but also during a night out. That’s mainly what I would use it, if I were to keep it around. As a daily wear? Sure, it’s not too intrusive or anything, Mambo isn’t particularly formal though.

I’m not sure that it has a particular season of wear, I don’t think it feels right in the winter but I don’t know that it would hold up during a really hot summer day either. Maybe, best on a more moderate day.


Overall Impressions of Mambo

Overall, I would say Mambo is worth a try for guys on a budget. It’s not an earth-shattering scent but it performs well and is an attractive cologne.

For the price, one could try it out and use it as a daily wear or on certain occasions when you didn’t want to use your more expensive stuff.

Mambo is by no means one of my favorites, but I think that it has its place in some guys’ rotation. And for that, it is a solid inexpensive wear for men. I had a mini for a long time and never felt much like wearing it. I don’t hate it, but it didn’t have too much appeal to me.

It’s pretty middle of the road, across the board. That’s really what makes it a value play, Mambo just doesn’t do anything great.

The citrus can be nice early on. Sandalwood, lavender, and cinnamon provide a clean and fresh base for the other notes to operate off of. There are times here, where the scent is fairly enjoyable, but most of the time I’m indifferent to it.

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