Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs Suspense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 508 ratings analysed

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,301 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Detchema2/7

Suspense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DetchemaRevillon

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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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, Detchema or Suspense?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Suspense?

Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, Suspense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or Suspense?

Projection is very close: Detchema 67/100, Suspense 67/100 for sillage.

Do Detchema and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Detchema or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Detchema and Suspense?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. 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.