Fragrance comparison

Cristalle Eau de Parfum vs Suspense

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,205 ratings analysed

Cristalle Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.122,137 votes

Rank #26,663 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #8,741 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. 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.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum0/7

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

Cristalle Eau de ParfumChanel

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,137 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonJasminePeachYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiver

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex43

Women56

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,663

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,741

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum delivers a cool, green chypre profile with an unexpected burst of fruit. The initial spray crackles with tart mandarin orange before settling into ripe honeydew melon and velvety white jasmine petals. Unlike modern sugar-heavy scents, this fragrance stays firmly rooted in damp soil. Fore…

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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, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or Suspense?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories. Cristalle Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 2,137 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum for a earthy and woody character. 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, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or Suspense?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristalle Eau de Parfum and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Cristalle Eau de Parfum or Suspense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suspense is the stronger pick. For winter, Suspense is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Parfum and Suspense?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.