Fragrance comparison

Ellen Tracy vs Suspense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,158 ratings analysed

Ellen Tracy

3.851,090 votes

Rank #3,750 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,301 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ellen Tracy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ellen Tracy3/7

Suspense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ellen TracyEllen Tracy

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

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

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,090 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value65

Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Galbanum, Hiacynth and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEllen TracyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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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, Ellen Tracy or Suspense?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Ellen Tracy or Suspense?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellen Tracy or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellen Tracy and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Galbanum, Hiacynth and Bergamot.

Is Ellen Tracy or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ellen Tracy and Suspense?

Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber. 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.