Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad is a 32% Extrait de Parfum. It costs £205 for 50ml at Harrods. Here is the 35% Extrait version for £40.
Our pick: Aromara Hibisc. A disclosed 35% Extrait on the same hibiscus, rose and vanilla signature. £40 for 50ml. 7+ hours guaranteed. 60 days to decide.
Quick verdict: This is a rare one. Crivelli prints its strength (32%) and it is a real extrait, so we will not pretend ours is in a different league. The strength is close. The price is not: £40 against £205 for the same 50ml. Hibisc is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 35 buyers, and 46 bottles went out in the last 90 days.
Hibiscus Mahajad vs Aromara Hibisc: side by side
| Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad | Aromara Hibisc | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £205 for 50ml (Harrods) | £40 for 50ml |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum, 32% disclosed | Extrait, 35% disclosed |
| Opening | Hibiscus tea, ruby rose, pomegranate, blackcurrant, mint | Hibiscus, pomegranate, rose |
| Middle | Cinnamon, rose absolute | Spices, amber, woods |
| Base | Vanilla absolute, leather, amber, musks | Vanilla, musk, resin |
| Longevity | "Very long-lasting", no hours promised | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| If you do not love it | Retailer returns policy | 60 days to get your money back |
| Made in | France | UK, small batch |
Price checked on Harrods on 2 October 2026.
Where Hibiscus Mahajad is strong
Credit where it is due. Crivelli was one of the first niche houses to print its concentration, and 32% is a proper extrait. The materials are Givaudan ORPUR grade: Damascena rose absolute, vanilla absolute, ambrette seed. Quentin Bisch composed it. If you want the original, it is a good one.
Why Hibisc is a strong Hibiscus Mahajad dupe
- 35% Extrait, disclosed. Three points above the original. Close, and we say so.
- The same juicy, floral, warm shape. Hibiscus and rose up top, spice through the middle, vanilla, musk and resin underneath. Never a sugary fruit bomb.
- £40 for 50ml. Under 20% of the £205 bottle.
- 7+ hours guaranteed. Customers often tell us 8 to 12.
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 35 buyers. 46 bottles sold in the last 90 days.
- 60 days to decide. Not convinced? Send it back lightly tested, with at least 90% left, and get your money back (you pay the return postage).
- UK made, small batch.
What smells like Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad?
The trick to Hibiscus Mahajad is the contrast. Bright, tart red fruit and hibiscus tea on top, then it slides into warm vanilla, soft leather and amber. Most dupes get the fruit and lose the warmth, so they die by lunch. Hibisc is built at 35% Extrait so the vanilla and musk base is still there at 9pm.
The notes in full
- Top: Hibiscus, pomegranate, rose
- Heart: Spices, amber, woods
- Base: Vanilla, musk, resin
Who it is for
Unisex, but it leans sweet and floral. Evenings, weddings, Eid, dates. It is loud in the best way. If you found Baccarat Rouge 540 too thin and want something fruitier with more skin warmth, this is the lane.
Is it the same as Hibiscus Mahajad?
No dupe is a molecule-for-molecule copy. Hibisc sits in the same scent family and matches the hibiscus, rose and vanilla signature at 35% Extrait. Can you tell? You have 60 days to find out.
Get it
Hibisc 50ml, £40. Or put it in the 3 x 50ml bundle, 3 bottles for £80. It pairs well with Maracuda, our take on Crivelli's Oud Maracuja.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Hibiscus Mahajad dupe in the UK?
Aromara Hibisc is our pick. A disclosed 35% Extrait on the hibiscus, rose and vanilla signature, £40 for 50ml, with 60 days to get your money back.
Is Hibiscus Mahajad an Extrait?
Yes. Maison Crivelli lists it as a 32% Extrait de Parfum. Hibisc is a 35% Extrait.
How much is Hibiscus Mahajad in the UK?
£205 for 50ml at Harrods at the time of writing. Aromara Hibisc is £40 for 50ml.
How long does Hibisc last?
7+ hours, guaranteed. Many customers report 8 to 12.
What does Hibiscus Mahajad smell like?
Hibiscus tea, ruby rose, pomegranate and blackcurrant up top, then cinnamon, vanilla, leather and amber underneath. Fruity, floral and warm.
Related reading
- Best Maison Crivelli dupes UK
- The story of Hibiscus Mahajad
- What Extrait de Parfum actually means
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