Liz Claiborne 2002 EDP

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Bora Bora

by Calice Becker

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Liz Claiborne Bora Bora is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Calice Becker. Bora Bora opens with Water Lily, Mandarin, and Iris, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Ginger. Liz Claiborne's Bora Bora carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This early 00s floral is a divisive little number, swinging between 'tropical paradise' and 'cheap shampoo'. It's an affordable white floral that leans either beautifully creamy or harshly synthetic depending on your skin and nose. A true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Soft
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Bora Bora Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and often light-to-moderate projection makes it suitable for casual wear or even the office, despite some finding it a bit 'perfumey'. While some perceive it as a tropical beach scent, its floral character doesn't quite fit formal evenings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Bora Bora opens with a fresh, slightly watery burst of iris and mandarin, quickly giving way to a lush, creamy heart of white florals. Tuberose, jasmine, and orchid mingle, creating a sweet and heady bouquet. The base settles into a soft ginger and sandalwood, adding a touch of warmth and spice that some interpret as powdery or even aquatic.

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