Fragrance comparison

Sous Les Palmes vs Tribu

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sous Les Palmes

Paul Boyer

5.001 votes

Rank #50,084 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Tribu

United Colors & Prestige Beauty

3.717 votes

Rank #54,305 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sous Les Palmes takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sous Les Palmes
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tribu
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sous Les Palmes2/3

Tribu1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tribu
Sillage & projection: Sous Les Palmes
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sous Les Palmes

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Sous Les PalmesPaul Boyer

TribuUnited Colors & Prestige Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTribu

SillageSous Les Palmes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

rose77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomGreen NotesAldehydesBergamotTarragonOrangeNeroliLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseWhite FlowersYlang YlangGeraniumTuberoseGardeniaMagnoliaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCastoreumLabdanumoak mossVanillaVetiverSpicesCedar

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantMandarinViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineBulgarian RoseYlang YlangChamomile

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tribu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,084

PerfumerPaul Boyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSous Les PalmesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Boyer launched Sous Les Palmes in 1946 as a dramatic chypre floral built around high-contrast accords. The spray opens with fizzy aldehydes, bergamot, and bitter tarragon before settling into a dense heart of Bulgarian rose, ylang ylang, and tuberose. As the floral bouquet warms on skin, earthy oak moss, castoreu…

Reviews →

Tribu by United Colors & Prestige Beauty is an authentic floral fragrance with a nostalgic woody twist, built around tart fruits, aromatic herbs, and dry woods. The composition opens with an invigorating burst of black currant, sparkling mandarin, and powdery violet leaf that clears the senses immediately. As the init…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sous Les Palmes or Tribu?

Sous Les Palmes takes 2 of 3 categories. Sous Les Palmes is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Tribu is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Sous Les Palmes for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tribu for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sous Les Palmes or Tribu?

Tribu lasts longest (Tribu 65/100, Sous Les Palmes 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sous Les Palmes or Tribu?

Sous Les Palmes projects furthest (Sous Les Palmes 75/100, Tribu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sous Les Palmes and Tribu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Sous Les Palmes or Tribu better for summer or winter?

Sous Les Palmes suits evening wear; Tribu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sous Les Palmes and Tribu?

Sous Les Palmes has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, White Flowers, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Castoreum, Labdanum and oak moss. Tribu has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin and Violet, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Benzoin and Oakmoss.