Tribu Eau de Parfum bottle Tribu
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year 1994
££ Price Tier £
Varensia Eau de Parfum bottle Varensia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tribu
Don't expect a crowd-pleaser; Tribu is a love-it-or-hate-it scent that will either transport you back to the '90s with its 'jammy' uniqueness or repel you with its 'rotten fruit' over-ripeness. It's a bold blast from the past.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Varensia
Divisive, vintage glam with a surprisingly modern twist. This affordable chypre offers a complex journey from a bright, aldehydic opening to a mossy, powdery drydown. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a steal.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 15%
Floral 25% 27%
Fruity 16% 14%
Green 20% 11%
Sweet 20% 23%
Warm 3% 8%
Woody 14% 8%
Earthy 14% 9%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 14% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tribu EdP
Varensia EdP

Notes

Accords

Tribu Varensia
100%
Woody
74%
Citrus
100%
88%
Fruity
99%
71%
Floral
95%
68%
Mossy
88%
86%
Aromatic
83%
Powdery
82%
71%
Earthy
79%
71%
Herbal
56%
Green
60%
56%
Rose
Woody shared
100%
74%
100%
Fruity shared
88%
99%
Floral shared
71%
95%
Mossy shared
68%
88%
Aromatic shared
86%
83%
82%
Earthy shared
71%
79%
71%
Green shared
56%
60%
56%

Performance

Tribu Varensia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tribu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its noted 'monstrous longevity' and 'strong sillage' mean Tribu is too overwhelming for an office setting. However, its unique and 'sexy' character makes it suitable for adventurous dates or casual outings, though perhaps less so for formal events due to its distinctive, unyielding personality.

Varensia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, intricate profile and strong performance make it less ideal for the office or sport. The luxurious and complex chypre nature, however, lends itself beautifully to formal events and date nights, with some reviewers even finding it suitable for casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
90%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Floral, Mossy accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tribu
Varensia
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