Benetton 1993 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Tribu

by Bernard Ellena

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Benetton Tribu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1993, created by Bernard Ellena. Tribu opens with Mandarin, Violet Leaf, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Benzoin. Benetton's Tribu carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Edgy
  • Unique
  • Warm
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Tribu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Tribu is a deep dive into dark, jammy fruits, spearheaded by a prominent blackcurrant, almost verging on fermented wine. This potent fruitiness is tempered by a dense, earthy, and mossy base of vetiver, sandalwood, and oakmoss, with a surprisingly strong chamomile undertone. Hints of floral rose and jasmine peek through, wrapped in the balmy warmth of benzoin, creating a complex, almost herbal concoction that lingers with impressive tenacity.

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