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Samba / Mambo Woman

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7.3/ 10
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Perfumer's Workshop Samba / Mambo Woman pairs galbanum, blackcurrant and peach with a floral heart, a fresh, fruity women's scent that has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.

How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
6.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

GalbanumCitrus notesBlackcurrantTagetesPeach

Heart notesfirst few hours

VioletRoseLily of the valleyHyacinthOrange blossomCloveJasmineMagnolia

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

VioletAmberSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmossMyrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Spicy

What does Samba / Mambo Woman smell like?

Most voters see it as a spring and summer perfume, with daily wear and leisure the leading occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call its character feminine.

The top also holds citrus notes and tagetes. In the heart, violet, rose, jasmine, hyacinth and orange blossom give a floral garden feel, while clove adds a touch of spice. In the base, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and musk sweeten and soften the scent.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Galbanum
    • Citrus notes
    • Blackcurrant

  2. First hours

    • Violet
    • Rose
    • Lily of the valley

  3. Towards evening

    • Violet
    • Amber
    • Sandalwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Spring
  • 32%
    Summer
  • 23%
    Autumn
  • 11%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Casual
    26%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    15%
  • Office
    13%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026