Fragrance comparison

Madame de Carven vs Suspense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

Madame de Carven

Carven

4.3497 votes

Rank #9,738 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,297 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories.

Madame de Carven
Choose it for a green and floral character. Best in summer.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madame de Carven0/7

Suspense7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madame de CarvenCarven

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

55%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

97 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

amber84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both green, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutGalbanumGreen LeavesPeachBergamot

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineIrisOrchid

Base

OakmossAmberBenzoinVetiverMusk

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,738

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#9,297

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madame de Carven opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and crisp green leaves before revealing a heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and carnation. As it settles on skin, earthy oakmoss and dry coconut ground the white flowers in a classic late-seventies style. It works best during cool spring mornings or formal autumn evenin…

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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, Madame de Carven or Suspense?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories. Madame de Carven is rated 4.34/5 from 97 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Madame de Carven for a green and floral character. Best in summer. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame de Carven or Suspense?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Madame de Carven 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame de Carven or Suspense?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Madame de Carven 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madame de Carven and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Peach, Bergamot and Hiacynth.

Is Madame de Carven or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Madame de Carven and Suspense?

Madame de Carven has top notes of Coconut, Galbanum, Green Leaves and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Benzoin and Vetiver. 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.