Is Rogue Perfumery Bonded a dupe of Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad?
Hibiscus Mahajad leans heavily into jammy, sweet floral territory with its rose and hibiscus, while Bonded offers a boozy, tobacco-infused experience grounded in oakmoss. The former is an extrait, projecting intensely, whereas Bonded, an EDP, offers a smoother, more traditionally masculine profile. Price also differentiates them; Hibiscus Mahajad is a luxury fragrance, whereas Bonded is in the mid-price range. If you want bold, sweet floral that makes a loud statement, go with Hibiscus Mahajad. For a refined, boozy tobacco scent with a classic feel, Bonded is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Hibiscus Mahajad
- Bonded
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love bold, attention-grabbing floral scents.
- Sweet and jammy fragrances are your signature.
- Price is no object for a unique experience.
- You enjoy extrait concentrations for longevity.
- Boozy, tobacco-based scents are your preference.
- You prefer traditionally masculine fragrances.
- You want a more affordable fragrance option.
- Oakmoss provides a grounding, earthy base you enjoy.
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.
A dry, boozy barbershop with a smoky edge: a glass, a leather chair, low light. Whisky and tobacco lead, and oakmoss and oud ground them. Strong, long-lasting and made for cold-weather evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Hibiscus
17% share of the perfume
Mint
15% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
8% share of the perfume
Rose
27% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Whisky, tobacco and oud belong in the cold: autumn and winter suit it, with spring tolerable. Summer heat is too much for it.
Occasions
Rich and noticeable, it is made for dates and dressed-up evenings. It is too potent for the office, but can be dressed down for cool casual nights.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds oakmoss and oud, drops blackcurrant and hibiscus
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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