The Zambesi takes its name from the Zambezi River in Africa, one of the longest rivers on the continent. Its catchment area extends across eight countries in southern Africa. The Zambezi originates in the forest savannah of the Zambian Lundaschwelle (a geological feature), located between the Congo and Angola.
From there, it winds its way southeast until it flows into the Indian Ocean in a delta in Mozambique. It is world-famous for its waterfalls, the most famous of which are the Victoria Falls. Located between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Victoria Falls have enjoyed special cross-border protection since the 1930s and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989. A particular attraction of the Victoria Falls is the Devil's Pool, a small natural pool adjacent to the western side of the falls, which is ideal for swimming when the water level is low. The Zambezi is a source of life: it provides fertile soil in its valleys, which is used by the population for agriculture, and is also rich in fish. Zambesi is less about the motif of water than the landscape surrounding the Zambezi. An abstract portrait of that fertile soil under the African sun.
At its heart, Zambesi carries creamy, soft jasmine, impressively interwoven with the sweetness of cinnamon, carried by the passionate warmth of precious resins. Bergamot and mandarin breathe citrus freshness, while magnolia provides watery floral notes. The base completes the fragrance with ambergris and a deliciously milky-spicy duo of vanilla and tonka bean, carried by exquisite woods.
