Fragrance comparison

Must II vs Suspense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 392 ratings analysed

Must II

Cartier

4.33324 votes

Rank #3,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

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.

Must II
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Must II2/7

Suspense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Must IICartier

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 53%Had 47%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

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

324 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMust II

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match84%Very similar · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthTarragonMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,204

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMust IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Must II opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, citrusy bergamot, and crisp hyacinth. As the top notes settle, the fragrance turns into a cool green floral arrangement dominated by powdery narcissus, earthy orris root, and jasmine. The drydown reveals a classic 1990s oakmoss and dry vetiver foundation, an…

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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, Must II or Suspense?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Must II is rated 4.33/5 from 324 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Must II for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Must II or Suspense?

They last about the same: Must II 74/100, Suspense 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Must II or Suspense?

Projection is very close: Must II 67/100, Suspense 67/100 for sillage.

Do Must II and Suspense smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peach.

Is Must II or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Must II and Suspense?

Must II has top notes of Hiacynth, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.