Fragrance comparison

Luminous vs Suspense

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Luminous

Dilís Parfum

3.676 votes

Rank #65,878 White FloralFloral

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21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,041 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luminous
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luminous1/4

Suspense3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Suspense
Sillage & projection: Suspense
Value for money: Luminous
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

LuminousDilís Parfum

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLuminousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

rose61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NarcissusFruitsPeachLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral NotesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodDry Wood

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Peach, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,041

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luminous by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity perfume designed for daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juicy peach, sweet mixed fruits, and crisp narcissus. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dewy bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine, and rose takes center stage, creating an air…

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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, Luminous or Suspense?

Suspense takes 3 of 4 categories. Luminous is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Luminous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luminous or Suspense?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Luminous 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Luminous 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous and Suspense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Peach, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Luminous or Suspense better for summer or winter?

Luminous suits daytime wear; Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminous and Suspense?

Luminous has top notes of Narcissus, Fruits, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Dry Wood. 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.