Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Suspense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #8,417 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Élu1/5

Suspense3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerL'ÉluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

62%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,417

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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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, L'Élu or Suspense?

Suspense takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Suspense?

They last about the same: L'Élu 73/100, Suspense 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose.

Is L'Élu or Suspense better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear; Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Suspense?

L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. 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.