Fragrance comparison

Suspense vs First

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,551 ratings analysed

6 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,301 GreenWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #954 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 6 of 7 categories.

Suspense
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Suspense6/7

First1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuspenseLancetti

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%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

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both green and floral

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange and Peach. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#954

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher 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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First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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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 First?

Suspense takes 6 of 7 categories. Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suspense or First?

They last about the same: Suspense 73/100, First 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Suspense or First?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suspense and First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange and Peach.

Is Suspense or First better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Suspense and First?

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. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.