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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and somewhat of a chameleon, Liaisons Dangereuses swings between a gorgeous, unique fruity rose and an overpriced, generic shampoo. Some love its sophisticated fruitiness, others find it too sweet, outdated, or just plain boring. Definitely test it on your skin, because this one's a wild card.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad (2019) - the pyramid maps the original's raspberry opening, hibiscus heart, and musk dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 29% | 28% |
| Fruity | 25% | 31% |
| Green | 8% | 8% |
| Sweet | 26% | 26% |
| Warm | 5% | 3% |
| Woody | 15% | 12% |
| Earthy | 8% | 10% |
| Animalic | 5% | 10% |
| Fresh | 9% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and good longevity, combined with a fruity, sweet, and musky profile, make it versatile but best suited for evenings or casual outings rather than formal settings or the gym. However, some find it too potent for office wear, while others enjoy its freshness in warmer weather.
Seasons
The raspberry-led opening and musk-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Maison Crivelli bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Maison Crivelli signature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fruity, Rose accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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