Fragrance comparison

Suspense vs Must II

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 392 ratings analysed

4 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,301 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

Must II

Cartier

4.33324 votes

Rank #3,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Must II
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Suspense4/7

Must II2/7

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

SuspenseLancetti

Must IICartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 53%Had 47%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

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

324 votes

Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMust II

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

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

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

HiacynthTarragonMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hiacynth, Lemon and Mandarin Orange. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,204

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMust IIHigher 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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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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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 Must II?

Suspense takes 4 of 7 categories. Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes; Must II is rated 4.33/5 from 324 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 Must II for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Suspense or Must II?

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

Which projects more, Suspense or Must II?

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

Do Suspense and Must II smell similar?

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

Is Suspense or Must II 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 Suspense and Must II?

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. 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.