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Aoud Blue Notes vs Suspense

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

Updated 1,125 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aoud Blue Notes

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Suspense

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aoud Blue Notes1/7
Suspense6/7
Ratings & consensus
Suspense
Community sentiment
Suspense
Longevity
Suspense
Sillage & projection
Suspense
Value for money
Suspense
Versatility
Suspense
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aoud Blue Notes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesMancera
SuspenseLancetti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
4.49/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSuspenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

1,057 votes

62%Love
31%Like
1%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value65
Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach
Heart
HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer33
Fall80
Winter87
Day100
Night47
Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men56
Unisex37
Women7
Men7
Unisex29
Women64
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,290

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#9,250

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…

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Suspense by Lancetti delivers a striking contrast of bitter greenery and golden sweetness, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate complex, evolving scents. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, lemon, and crisp green notes, mimicking the snap of fresh stems in cold morning air. As it rests …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud Blue Notes or Suspense?

Suspense takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Blue Notes or Suspense?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Aoud Blue Notes 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Blue Notes and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Aoud Blue Notes or Suspense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aoud Blue Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, Suspense is the stronger pick. Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear; Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and Suspense?

Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. Suspense has top notes of Green Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Hiacynth, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.

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