Fragrance comparison

Suspense vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,238 ratings analysed

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,301 GreenWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Suspense4/7

Creation 19843/7

Ratings & consensus: Suspense
Community sentiment: Suspense
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Suspense
Versatility: Suspense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuspenseLancetti

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerSuspenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon 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

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …

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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, Suspense or Creation 1984?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Suspense or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Suspense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suspense or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Suspense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suspense and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Peach.

Is Suspense or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Suspense is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suspense and Creation 1984?

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. Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.