Fragrance comparison

Tribu vs Mitsy (2012)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Tribu

United Colors & Prestige Beauty

3.717 votes

Rank #54,305 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Mitsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.7020 votes

Rank #41,981 WoodyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Tribu
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mitsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tribu2/4

Mitsy (2012)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tribu
Sillage & projection: Mitsy (2012)
Value for money: Tribu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mitsy (2012)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TribuUnited Colors & Prestige Beauty

Mitsy (2012)Arno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

10%Love

70%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTribu

SillageMitsy (2012)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTribuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

rose77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

violet92%

powdery84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantMandarinViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineBulgarian RoseYlang YlangChamomile

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverBenzoinOakmoss

Top

Black CurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletOakmossGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbraromeVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Violet, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tribu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMitsy (2012)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Mitsy (2012) opens with a bright citrus and black currant lift, then settles into a soft floral heart with violet, ylang-ylang, and a slightly mossy, woody base. It reads classic, powdery, and gently creamy rather than sugary. Based on the available reviews, it suits someone who wants an inexpensive, light floral that…

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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, Tribu or Mitsy (2012)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tribu is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Mitsy (2012) is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Tribu for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mitsy (2012) for a woody and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tribu or Mitsy (2012)?

Tribu lasts longest (Tribu 65/100, Mitsy (2012) 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tribu or Mitsy (2012)?

Mitsy (2012) projects furthest (Mitsy (2012) 60/100, Tribu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tribu and Mitsy (2012) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Violet, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Tribu or Mitsy (2012) better for summer or winter?

Tribu suits daytime wear; Mitsy (2012) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tribu and Mitsy (2012)?

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. Mitsy (2012) has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Oakmoss, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambrarome and Vetiver.