Founded in Paris in 2018 by Thibaud Crivelli, Maison Crivelli builds each fragrance around a single vivid memory, pairing unexpected accords with bold, colourful bottles. We interviewed the founder about his approach — and these are the scents that best capture it.
Each perfume is inspired by surprising experiences of discovery that I have lived.
— Thibaud Crivelli, founder of Maison Crivelli, to Everfumed
The Best Maison Crivelli Fragrances
Oud Maracujá
Key notes: passion fruit, saffron, oud, patchouli
The house signature and winner of Fragrantica’s best niche fragrance for 2024 — juicy tropical passion fruit crashing into smoky oud and saffron.
Hibiscus Mahajád
Key notes: pink pepper, hibiscus, rose, cinnamon, mint, vanilla, leather
A lush, spiced floral — rose and hibiscus warmed by cinnamon and a whisper of leather.
Bois Datchaï
Key notes: bergamot, black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cedar, incense
The brand’s debut — a smoky spiced tea-and-wood accord with cardamom and incense.
Safran Secret
Key notes: saffron, spices, warm woods
Alluring and seductively sweet, built around a rich saffron over earthy woods.
Patchouli Magnétik
Key notes: patchouli, aromatics, woods
A modern, polished take on patchouli — earthy but bright and wearable.
Maison Crivelli FAQ
What is Maison Crivelli’s best-known fragrance?
Oud Maracujá, which won Fragrantica’s best niche fragrance award for 2024, is the house signature.
What makes Maison Crivelli different?
Each scent is built around a single surprising memory or experience, often pairing an unexpected fruit or floral with a bold, contrasting base.
Selena Marc is a fragrance enthusiast, freelance writer, and dog mom living in Houston, Texas. When she's not writing about her favorite new perfumes, you can find her enjoying yoga or a morning hike.
