The Lover vs Suspense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Suspense takes 6 of 7 categories.
The LoverChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SuspenseChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Lover1/7
Suspense6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Suspense
- Community sentiment
- Suspense
- Longevity
- Suspense
- Sillage & projection
- Suspense
- Value for money
- The Lover
- 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
The LoverWe PinkSuspenseLancettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%
4.49/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSuspenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
62%Love
31%Like
1%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
Category winnerSuspenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySuspense
SillageSuspense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe LoverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus90%
fresh80%
floral70%
fruity60%
sweet50%
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood
Top
Green NotesGalbanumBergamotHiacynthLemonMandarin OrangePeach
Heart
HoneyNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossSandalwoodVetiverAmberStyraxMuskTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall83
Winter58
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer33
Fall80
Winter87
Day100
Night47
Category winnerSuspenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,939
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,278
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerSuspenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Lover opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, immediately cut by the sharp bite of black pepper. As the initial citrus fizz settles on the skin, a soft peach note emerges, blending into a light floral heart of freesia and lily of the valley. It is a clean, fruity floral that feels tailored for war…
Reviews →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 →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, The Lover or Suspense?
Suspense takes 6 of 7 categories. The Lover is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; Suspense is rated 4.49/5 from 68 votes. Choose The Lover for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suspense for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Lover or Suspense?
Suspense lasts longest (Suspense 73/100, The Lover 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Lover or Suspense?
Suspense projects furthest (Suspense 67/100, The Lover 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lover and Suspense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is The Lover or Suspense better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Lover is the stronger pick. For winter, Suspense is the stronger pick. The Lover suits daytime wear; Suspense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Lover and Suspense?
The Lover has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.
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