Fragrance comparison

Suspense vs Vent Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 958 ratings analysed

7 wins

Suspense

Lancetti

4.4968 votes

Rank #9,301 GreenWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #28,445 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suspense takes 7 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.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Suspense7/7

Vent Vert0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuspenseLancetti

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

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

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevitySuspense

SillageSuspense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSuspenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both 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

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Hiacynth. 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

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,301

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#28,445

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerSuspenseHigher 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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Pierre Balmain's Vent Vert is a striking, classic green floral fragrance that prioritizes crisp, bracing foliage over sweetness. Built around a sharp galbanum core, this perfume offers an intensely fresh and awakening experience. It projects a clean, almost medicinal atmosphere that suits those who prefer structured, …

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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 Vent Vert?

Suspense takes 7 of 7 categories. Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Suspense or Vent Vert?

Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, Vent Vert 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suspense or Vent Vert?

Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suspense and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Hiacynth.

Is Suspense or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Suspense and Vent Vert?

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. Vent Vert has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Basil and Asafoetida, heart notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Iris and Sage.