Fragrance comparison

Chelsea Flowers vs Suspense

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

Chelsea Flowers

Bond No 9

3.60369 votes

Rank #13,072 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #8,474 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Chelsea Flowers0/7

Suspense7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chelsea FlowersBond No 9

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 369 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

25%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

316 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose83%

green65%

fresh48%

musky30%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MagnoliaTulipPeonyHiacynthMuskRoseSandalwoodOakmossVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Musk, Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,072

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#8,474

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chelsea Flowers is a classic green floral built around rose, peony, magnolia and hyacinth, with musk, sandalwood, vetiver and oakmoss giving it a drier finish. It usually reads more fresh and leafy than sugary. This is the kind of floral that may suit someone who wants a polished bouquet with a slightly vintage feel. …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chelsea Flowers or Suspense?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories. Chelsea Flowers is rated 3.60/5 from 369 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Chelsea Flowers for a floral and rose character. Best in spring. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chelsea Flowers or Suspense?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Chelsea Flowers 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chelsea Flowers or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Chelsea Flowers 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chelsea Flowers and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Musk, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Chelsea Flowers or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chelsea Flowers and Suspense?

Chelsea Flowers features Magnolia, Tulip, Peony, Hiacynth and Musk. 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.