Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad is a rarity: a whole fragrance built around hibiscus, the tart red flower you have tasted in tea but almost never smelled on skin. It is jammy hibiscus and Damask rose over soft leather and vanilla. Maison Crivelli sells it for €350 for 100ml direct, and it is around £310 at UK stockists like Selfridges (checked September 2026).
You can wear the same rose-and-hibiscus character for £40. Our Hibisc is built at 35% Extrait, holds for 7+ hours and comes with a 60-day money-back promise. Try the 5ml for £6.99 first.
Hibisc, our take on Hibiscus Mahajad by Maison Crivelli. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40 (buy any 2, get 1 free).
Hibiscus tea in a gemstone market
Hibiscus Mahajad, released in 2021, was the first extrait de parfum from Maison Crivelli, the French house founded by Thibaud Crivelli on the principle that every fragrance should capture a real sensory memory. This one came from Crivelli drinking hibiscus tea in a gemstone market, a flash of tart red flower against the glitter of jewels. To realise it he turned to Quentin Bisch, one of the most celebrated perfumers working today and the nose behind a string of modern hits.
Tart flower, soft leather
The fragrance opens around that hibiscus, tart and slightly fruity, joined by a juicy cassis and a Damask rose that amplify its red, jammy character, with a curious flicker of peppermint adding freshness and a touch of cinnamon adding spice. Underneath, a soft leather and a creamy vanilla absolute round everything off, taming the tartness into something warm and wearable. The result is floral and fruity but with unexpected depth, the rose and hibiscus illuminated and then softened by the leather and vanilla.
What it actually smells like
A tart, jammy red-floral, equal parts hibiscus and rose, softened by a smooth leather-and-vanilla base. It is bright and fruity up top, warm and slightly powdery underneath, and the overall effect is rich and distinctive without being heavy. It is unisex, leans gently feminine, and stands out precisely because so few fragrances smell anything like it. It lasts well and has the polish you expect at this level.
The price question
Maison Crivelli sells Hibiscus Mahajad for €350 for 100ml (€200 for 50ml) direct on its own site, and it is around £310 for 100ml at UK stockists such as Selfridges and Harrods (checked September 2026). For the money you get a genuinely original niche fragrance and a flower almost no one else has bottled. The catch, as ever, is the spend: that is a lot, however rare the experience.
Which is the reason an alternative market exists. People love the tart, rosy hibiscus of Mahajad and want a way to wear it without the outlay.
Hibisc: the 35% interpretation
This is where we come in, and we will be straight about what we are. Our Hibisc is Aromara's interpretation of that hibiscus-and-rose character, not a counterfeit and not a Maison Crivelli product. It carries no branding and makes no claim to be the original. It chases the part that matters: the tart hibiscus, pomegranate and rose opening, the spiced amber and woody heart, and the soft vanilla, musk and resin base.
The difference is in two numbers. Ours is built at 35% Extrait concentration, higher than the original's 32% and roughly double a standard eau de parfum, so it holds for seven hours or more rather than fading by lunch. And it costs £6.99 for a 5ml to test it properly, against a three-figure sum for the original. We guarantee the wear time in writing, with 60 days to send it back for a full refund if it does not last.
What our tills show
Hibiscus is a flower almost no house bottles, which usually means a note nobody buys. Ours does the opposite. Over the 90 days to 20 September 2026, Hibisc sold 40 bottles at £40 and 35% Extrait, ahead of our Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille take (24 bottles) and our Le Labo Santal 33 take (20) over the same window. A rare red-floral outselling two household names is not what most shop assistants would guess. Hibisc rates 4.4 out of 5 from 35 buyers.
Hibiscus Mahajad vs Hibisc
| Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad | Aromara Hibisc | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £310 for 100ml in the UK (€350 direct) | £40 for 50ml, £6.99 for 5ml |
| Concentration | Extrait de parfum (32%) | 35% Extrait |
| Wear time | Long, not guaranteed | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| If you can tell it apart | Maison Crivelli returns policy | 60-day money-back, even opened |
| Where to buy | Selfridges, Harrods, maisoncrivelli.com | aromara.co.uk |
Our guide to extrait de parfum explains why concentration matters, and the strongest perfume dupes in the UK shows where our range sits. If you love a modern rose, the story behind Parfums de Marly Delina is a natural next read, and our Rose Elegance is another to try.
Frequently asked questions
Who created Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad?
It was composed by the perfumer Quentin Bisch and released in 2021 as Maison Crivelli's first extrait de parfum.
What does Hibiscus Mahajad smell like?
A tart, jammy red-floral: hibiscus, cassis and Damask rose with a flicker of peppermint and cinnamon, over a soft base of leather and creamy vanilla.
How much is Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad in the UK?
Maison Crivelli lists it at €350 for 100ml (€200 for 50ml) on its own site, and UK stockists such as Selfridges and Harrods sell it for around £310 (checked September 2026). Aromara's Hibisc is £40 for a 50ml at 35% Extrait, or £6.99 for a 5ml sampler.
Is Hibiscus Mahajad for men or women?
It is unisex and leans gently feminine. Our Hibisc is unisex too.
Can I try it before buying a full bottle?
Yes. The 5ml Hibisc is £6.99, enough to wear it for a week before you commit to the 50ml at £40.
Is Aromara's Hibisc the same as Maison Crivelli?
No. It is an independent composition inspired by the same character, built at 35% Extrait for longevity and sold at a fraction of the price. It is not affiliated with Maison Crivelli.
Aromara is an independent UK fragrance house. Our fragrances are original compositions inspired by the character of well-known designer scents. We are not affiliated with Maison Crivelli, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Every Aromara fragrance is made in the UK at 35% Extrait concentration, with a 7+ hour longevity guarantee and a 60-day money-back promise.
