Fragrance comparison

Roccobarocco vs Suspense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #12,924 White FloralWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,250 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Roccobarocco3/7

Suspense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Suspense
Community sentiment: Suspense
Longevity: Roccobarocco
Sillage & projection: Roccobarocco
Value for money: Roccobarocco
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

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

SuspenseLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%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

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityRoccobarocco

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value65

Category winnerRoccobaroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Green Notes and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,924

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,250

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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, Roccobarocco or Suspense?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roccobarocco or Suspense?

Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, Suspense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roccobarocco or Suspense?

Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, Suspense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roccobarocco and Suspense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Green Notes and Lemon.

Is Roccobarocco or Suspense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roccobarocco and Suspense?

Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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.