A world of scent, a little clearer.

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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Suspense
meets Balmain de Balmain.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Galbanum · Bergamot · Rose · Jasmine · Oakmoss · Sandalwood · Vetiver

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with green; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Lancetti Suspense bottle
Lancetti

Suspense

Concentration not recorded

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Balmain Beauty Balmain de Balmain bottle
Balmain Beauty

Balmain de Balmain

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19931998
Leading accordsgreen · woody · aromaticaromatic · woody · green
Notes unique to this recordGreen Notes, Hiacynth, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach, Honey, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Amber, Styrax, Musk, Tonka Bean, VanillaCurrant buds, Pepper, Iris, Violet, Patchouli
Longevity / 53.64 · 28 votes3.61 · 149 votes
Projection / 42.68 · 41 votes2.40 · 188 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Suspense

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Balmain de Balmain

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed green and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.