Ibisco Nirvana

Ibsico Nirvana is, quite simply, a dead ringer for Maison Crivelli’s Hibiscus Mahajád. In a side-by-side skin test, the delta between the two is nearly imperceptible—an impressive feat for any house. The fragrance opens with a brash, tart black currant underscored by a minty freshness; it mimics that first, effervescent sip of a citrus-heavy cocktail before introducing the main act: a jammy, succulent rose. What makes this scent special is how it handles the hibiscus. Rather than leaning on generic florals, it captures the 'soul' of the ingredient through a puckery, tannic tartness. It is evocative of Mexican Agua de Jamaica, balancing that specific floral-acidic profile with a dose of sweetness. The dry down takes a fascinating turn into a 'strange but satisfying' leather, tempered by a creamy vanilla and an animalic oud that carries a distinct, slight petrol tinge. Be warned: the performance is massive. We are talking brutal tenacity and 'scorched earth' projection. This is a scent that demands respect—start with a modest application under your layers, or risk filling every room you enter.

OK, got it a month ago and the process was interesting. First spray was heavy on the leather and minty cough syrup vibes. I still felt intrigued but also a little confused because it wasn't pleasant but I still wanted to smell and find more. I put it away for a couple of weeks and then the rose and vanilla came out more and the leather was more wearable. Felt like a roadtrip in a car with leather seats and a pack of menthol candy with your sunglasses on and a nice cold drink. I put it back in the drawer for another two weeks and then wore it in high heat and wow!! It's juicy, sexy, fresh but also deep. Nothing like I have ever owner before but I find myself craving to sniff the bottle during the day. We have super hot days ahead and I will give it a try on a sweaty day to see if the bright notes shine more. I don't see the comparison with delina, this is way louder and unisex while delina is to me what barbie would smell like.

I was intrigued by the internet hype around Hibiscus Mahajad and wanted to try it, but since I hadn’t smelled it before, I I didn't want to buy a perfume blindly with hefty price tag and decided to check out a more affordable dupe. That’s how I ended up with this one. It opens with a strong rose note, quite similar to Shaghaf Oud. At first, I was a bit disappointed because, while I like Shaghaf Oud, I’ve never really used it much due to how heavy it feels. However, after a few minutes, the rose softened and became much lighter and more wearable. This is a lovely winter perfume—wearable, long-lasting, and perfect if you enjoy a light, jammy rose scent. You really can’t go wrong with it!

Ibisco Nirvana is fast becoming my favourite and most complimented fragrance. I am not very fond of strong rose notes in fragrances, but this one is so unique and well blended. I simply adore it. It is very uplifting to wear and it also makes me feel pretty. The longevity and projection are excellent. The bottle is so beautiful. It is high quality and I love displaying it on my dresser. It smells extremely similar to Hibiscus Mahajad. I highly recommend you try it. I am getting a back-up bottle for sure 🌺🌹

From reading the other comments, apparently this is one of those perfumes that change from skin to skin. On my skin, the blackcurrant and rose dominate, which is fine to me because I really love these notes. This perfume lasts all day, and I wouldn’t recommend more than 3–4 sprays. It’s beautiful for all seasons, and because of the fruit note, I would prefer to wear it during the day. It could be a little offensive in the office.