Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Hibiscus Mahajad by Olya Bar©

Each sensorial experience leaves an olfactory imprint in our memory, and in the end, our lives become a library of scented treasures. Behind Thibaud Crivelli’s calm exterior lies an unquenchable thirst for adventure that has characterized his family for more than 150 years, as they have ventured off the beaten tracks at a time when traveling was uncommon. From Lebanon to Australia and from Morocco to Vietnam via the Indian Ocean, the three generations that preceded Thibaud lived on five continents and have passed on an eclectic legacy that has sharpened his taste for exploration. He developed an empirical and multi-sensorial approach to nature due to his ability to take his time, be present at the moment, and admire its immensity while exploring the smallest details.

Maison Crivelli’s work is a journey of the senses, celebrating the raw gifts of nature. Smelling scorched sandalwood on the slopes of an erupting volcano, zigzagging across a cocoa plantation on a motorbike, tasting absinthe under the Northern lights, or crossing a field of iris on the edge of the desert… all led to one of the most modern approaches to creating perfume.

Hibiscus tea or karkadé by Olya Bar©

 Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad is Crivelli’s memory brought to life through the skill of Givaudan Perfumer Quentin Bisch, the first extrait de parfum in the Crivelli collection. It’s a wicked blend of ruby rose and hibiscus tea, crushed pomegranate seeds bleeding its red-hot juice over zesty mint and cinnamon sticks. The story of Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad begins in the heart of a gemstone market, with a steaming cup of tea and bloody orange sunset. The petals and sepals—the green bulb found in the center of the petals—are infused in hot water to create a ruby red tea. When I was a child, my father brought us gifts from his trip to Egypt, and amongst many, there was a delicious red tea, also known as karkadé, I couldn’t get enough of the unique taste. Slightly sour, a bit sweet, and oh so fragrant.

Each of Crivelli’s fragrances is a living, breathing substance with its energy and character; each one possesses its personality. You grow to know each other on a deeply intimate level as you wear it on your skin, you learn each other’s moods and tonality, you go through an experience together, and that intimate relationship between you either grows stronger or you decide to walk your separate paths. Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad is one playful devil in disguise. A light fruity opening of luscious pomegranate and sparkling black currant slowly shifts into a sensual texture of rich leather. Each ingredient is woven into a flawless orchestration; it becomes more than a fragrance. It becomes a sound, a texture. It comes alive.

Hibiscus Flower by Michelyn 2021 ©

A beguiling blend of ripe fruits over the terracotta shade leather, Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad becomes a sinful addiction, it works its magic as soon as it touches the skin, and it was designed to be heard, its scent trail is loud and clear, and I applaud once again at the fantastic work Quentin Bisch.

You slowly take an olfactory sip and feel as if you have fallen down the magic rabbit hole. “A land was full of wonder, mystery, and danger. Some say, to survive it, you need to be as mad as a hatter” – The Mad Hatter, Alice In Wonderland. I say all you need is a spritz of perfume and a sip of tea.

Key ingredients: Rose Damascena ORPUR absolute, vanilla ORPUR absolute, leather, spearmint ORPUR essential oil, cassis, ambrette seeds absolute, ORPUR cinnamon essential oil.

A note from the brand: ORPUR defines the most precious natural perfume ingredients from the perfume house Givaudan.

Perfume provided by Europerfumes, where I am a digital strategist but opinions are always my own.

Please read Despina’s review of Maison Crivelli Citrus Batikanga

Olya Bar, Senior Contributor.

 Hibiscus Mahajad by Olya Bar©

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