Fragrance comparison

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 vs Suspense

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Opium Collector's Edition 2014

Yves Saint Laurent

4.0932 votes

Rank #25,353 CitrusAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,050 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Opium Collector's Edition 20143/7

Suspense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Suspense
Community sentiment: Suspense
Longevity: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Sillage & projection: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Value for money: Suspense
Versatility: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Suspense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint Laurent

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

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

44%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014

SillageOpium Collector's Edition 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

white floral61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,050

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 by Yves Saint Laurent brings a brighter, sparkling opening to the legendary spicy amber profile. The fragrance starts with a sunny splash of mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into a warm heart of spicy carnation and creamy jasmine petals. As it warms on the skin, smooth …

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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, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Suspense?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. 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, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Suspense?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Suspense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Suspense?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Suspense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Suspense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear; Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Suspense?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla Absolute 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.