Fragrance comparison

Suspense vs Sung

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,250 GreenWoody

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71%scent match

Closely related

Sung

Alfred Sung

3.821,043 votes

Rank #4,337 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

Suspense3/7

Sung3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuspenseLancetti

SungAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 60%Had 40%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

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySung

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both green, floral and woody

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

HiacynthYlang-YlangGalbanumBergamotLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOsmanthusIrisRoseOrchid

Base

Orange BlossomOakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Hiacynth 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall80

Winter87

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Men4

Unisex13

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,250

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#4,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerSungHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Sung by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Sung was launched in 1986. Top notes are Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Osmanthus, Iris, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, S…

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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 Sung?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes; Sung is rated 3.82/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sung for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Suspense or Sung?

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

Which projects more, Suspense or Sung?

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

Do Suspense and Sung smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Hiacynth and Lemon.

Is Suspense or Sung 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 Sung?

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. Sung has top notes of Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Osmanthus, a base of Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.