Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad: Complete Review, Pyramid & Decant
Maison Crivelli, the house of radical botanicals
Maison Crivelli is a niche perfume house founded in Paris, which cultivates a unique philosophy: each fragrance is an intense botanical exploration, built around a plant ingredient magnified to the extreme. Hibiscus Mahajad is no exception.
Hibiscus Mahajad: the genesis of a flamboyant fragrance
Launched in 2021, Hibiscus Mahajad is the creation of Quentin Bisch — one of the most talented noses of his generation, who is also responsible for Delina by Parfums de Marly. The name is inspired by the Arabic term mahajad, which evokes the sublime, the magnified.
The result is up to the task: a flamboyant, sensual and captivating fragrance, which places hibiscus in a completely new light.
The olfactory pyramid
Top notes: contrasting freshness
The opening surprises with its vivacity. Spearmint (spearmint) brings an almost medicinal freshness, immediately counterbalanced by the acidity of blackcurrant. A striking contrast that sets the stage for what follows.
Heart notes: hibiscus at the center
The heart reveals the true subject: a rose damascena supports a note ofhibiscus of remarkable intensity. Neither aquatic nor conventionally floral — the hibiscus here is velvety, almost sensual, with a slightly acidic touch that gives it an extraordinary personality.
Base notes: lasting sensuality
The base anchors all this in a deep and addictive warmth: vanilla, leather, ambrette seeds and cinnamon. The leather is subtle but present, the vanilla is never cloying — together, they create an oriental-floralsignature of rare sophistication.
Longevity and projection: what you need to know
Hibiscus Mahajad is a fragrance that makes its presence felt. The projection is ample from the start, with a noticeable trail that announces its presence. The longevity regularly exceeds 10 to 12 hours on the skin, sometimes even longer on fabrics.
It is the kind of perfume you do not wear timidly — it deserves to be worn with confidence.
Who is Hibiscus Mahajad for?
- ✦ Intense floral lovers who find classic roses too tame
- ✦ Delina fans (same nose, same floral-oriental DNA) who are looking for something warmer and more unique
- ✦ Oriental perfume lovers who appreciate the complexity of vanilla and leather without the heaviness
- ✦ Those with warm skin : this perfume develops beautifully on warm skin tones
- ✦ For evenings and transitional seasons (autumn, late spring) — less suitable for the intense summer heat
Our verdict
Hibiscus Mahajad is one of those perfumes that leaves its mark. Quentin Bisch has created something rare: a flower unlike any other, supported by a warm and captivating base. This is no ordinary fragrance — it is a statement.
If you have never smelled it, testing a sample before committing to a full bottle remains the best approach — and that is exactly what we offer.
