We Are Tribe by Benetton

Generic. Many comments indicate how similar it is to other fragrances, which is true; it’s hard to associate it with a single one because it’s completely generic; it resembles many low-end and high-end scents. I think a creative at the brand came up with a lovely bottle that all directors loved and decided to launch it quickly before someone came up with something similar to another brand, filling it with a fragrance they had stored away for some contingency or perhaps not fully developed, packaged it and put it on sale. It smells very well, provoking pleasant sensations, and has a beautiful bottle that makes it clear it’s for cold weather, but its performance is poor: on me it lasts only a few minutes, the opening is timid and doesn’t develop, tending to disappear very quickly. It’s nice for gifting and personal enjoyment, but not for standing out. Would I buy it again? No.

FOUND IT!!! That *BENETTON WE ARE TRIBE* scent from the 2000s; if my dad smelled like that, it’s because he wore *HUGO MAN*. THE CANTERBURY FLASK!!! It’s identical to the Hugo Boss cantimplora. For the economical price (though it lasts six hours against Hugo’s twenty-four), I laugh, but my dad used it back then and now Benetton sells it as a youth fragrance. I’m surprised it has apple in it but smells the same. If you want more info, use the *Head & Shoulders Detox Root* shampoo; the similar scent will make it last longer, incredible but true.

A synthetic ocean trapped in blue glass. Benetton’s We Are Tribe aims to be urban and free energy, but smells like marine detergent with scattered spices. The opening is sharp, aquatic and almost metallic, like public pool water. Afterwards, an undefined accord of wet grass and cheap ozone feels flat. Pure nostalgia for the nineties; for everyone else, a hollow echo disguised as freshness. It’s not perfume, it’s a period totem: noisy, colourful, youthful… and as empty as a ruined graffiti.

Fresh and youthful for everyday wear. Simple, uncomplicated. Opens with orange and grapefruit, light and quick, giving way to a clean, slightly soapy and herbal lavender. As it dries, vetiver and amber try to add warmth but don’t stand out. Smells good at first but fades quickly; after three hours it’s gone. Poor longevity and sillage. Correct if you aren’t looking for surprises, but it leaves no trace. I wouldn’t buy it again. Rating: 5.5/10.

Aromatic and rich, yet lacking any real hook; it smells like Paco Rabanne’s Invictus. It does feel synthetic, but for the price, you can’t complain. It lasted about five hours. Ideal for gifting as it’s designed to please everyone. It’s youthful and versatile for heat, but not if it’s over thirty degrees, because with that sweet amber and citrus note, it becomes unbearable.

Aromatic and rich, though it doesn’t stand out for anything. Reminds me of Paco Rabanne’s Invictus. I find it synthetic, but you can’t expect more for the price. Lasts about five hours. Ideal for gifting as everyone likes it. Youthful and versatile for heat, but not above thirty degrees as the amber and citrus can become unbearable.

Well, alright then… judging by this, Benetton is a winner: for the price of one, you get three (Cobalt, Hugo and Invictus), so I’m diving in to buy them. Plus, with the comments coming in, I’m sure we’ll expand the collection and instead of three, I’ll have a dozen. Absolute geniuses!

It doesn’t resemble Invictus, perhaps Inv Aqua does, as that aquatic character is noticeable, much like in King of Seduction Absolute which makes it addictive. It might be quite linear, but it’s a pleasant scent; it doesn’t last long, but it’s quite addictive to me.

A poorly executed youthful citrus; I bought it for my seven-year-old son. It’s a marine citrus, nothing to write home about, with poor longevity and sillage. I paid two mangoes for it so I’m not complaining.

They gave it to me for Christmas, I decided to try it for the striking packaging, but the truth is it disappoints: it doesn’t last and smells very common. In short, just a pretty bottle.

Jaaaa, another brand wanting its slice of the cake with that sweet opening very similar to Invictus but smells good… I’d give it a seven for longevity.

A pleasant fragrance and very similar to Invictus. This option is the most recommended if you don’t have the budget for the original.

Generic fragrance type Invictus, the trail is moderate and the longevity is painful. I bought it solely for the bottle.

Totally generic and synthetic. A perfume that’s too youthful, lasting nothing and projecting nothing.

That ‘earthy’ note is very similar to Bad Boy Cobalt Electric; I suppose it’s the vetiver.