Fragrance comparison

Léonard de Léonard vs Suspense

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

Léonard de Léonard

Leonard

4.34181 votes

Rank #5,686 WoodyFloral

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #8,474 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Léonard de Léonard1/7

Suspense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Léonard de LéonardLeonard

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 69%Had 31%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

48%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

181 votes

62%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

iris61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

HiacynthGalbanumAldehydesIrisBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossAmberSandalwoodSpicesCedarMusk

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon. Durations are only published for Léonard de Léonard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer55

Fall100

Winter32

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 12%

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,686

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#8,474

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLéonard de LéonardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Léonard de Léonard hits the skin with a brisk snap of bitter galbanum, frosty aldehydes, and sharp bergamot. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush before transforming into a dense cloud of spring hyacinth and powdery iris. As the sharp greenery softens over the first hour, rich Bulgarian rose and creamy orris…

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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, Léonard de Léonard or Suspense?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Léonard de Léonard is rated 4.34/5 from 181 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Léonard de Léonard for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Léonard de Léonard or Suspense?

They last about the same: Léonard de Léonard 73/100, Suspense 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Léonard de Léonard or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Léonard de Léonard 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Léonard de Léonard and Suspense smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and floral accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is Léonard de Léonard or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Léonard de Léonard and Suspense?

Léonard de Léonard has top notes of Hiacynth, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Iris, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Spices. 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.