Is Fragrance World Hibiscus Magic Artisan Perfumery a dupe of Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad?
Hibiscus Mahajad (Maison Crivelli) and Hibiscus Magic (Fragrance World) share a similar DNA, but diverge in intensity and price. Mahajad is a luxurious extrait, projecting a potent, jammy rose and hibiscus. Magic, an EDP, offers a more subdued and budget-friendly interpretation with mint. The key difference lies in their boldness: Mahajad makes a statement, while Magic aims for greater wearability. If you're drawn to powerful, high-end florals, go for Mahajad. If you prefer a softer, more affordable take with a minty twist, Magic is a worthy contender.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Hibiscus Mahajad
- Hibiscus Magic Artisan Perfumery
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a long-lasting and potent fragrance.
- You appreciate high-quality, luxurious ingredients.
- You enjoy bold, statement-making scents.
- You want a jammy rose and hibiscus fragrance.
- You prefer a more affordable option.
- You want a more wearable, everyday scent.
- You enjoy a minty twist in your floral fragrances.
- You want to test the Hibiscus Mahajad DNA without the price tag.
Hibiscus Mahajad is a total beast, a vibrant, head-turning floral with a divisive personality. You'll either adore its loud, jammy rose and hibiscus punch, or find its intensity overwhelming and occasionally cloying. It's a statement, not a whisper.
Spearmint and blackcurrant lead to rose and cinnamon, then vanilla, benzoin, leather, ambrette and cedar. A green start that turns into a warm, leathery, balsamic scent with real staying power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Blackcurrant
8%
vs
10%
Spearmint
14% share of the perfume
Rose
26%
vs
20%
Cinnamon
2% share of the perfume
Leather
17%
vs
10%
Vanilla
15%
vs
16%
Amber
15% share of the perfume
Cedar
5% share of the perfume
Benzoin
4% share of the perfume
Ambrette
1% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and powerful sillage, this extrait is far too overwhelming for an office environment. It truly shines for date nights and formal events where its opulent, bold character can make a grand statement without stifling others. Some users enjoy it casually, but a light hand is essential.
Seasons
A spiced rose with leather and balsamic vanilla suits autumn and winter, while the spearmint top keeps it fresh enough for spring.
Occasions
Complex and long-lasting, it is best for dinners and dates. It is too rich for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Vanilla, Blackcurrant
Adds amber and ambrette, drops hibiscus and mint
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Hibiscus Magic Artisan Perfumery EDP
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