Suspenso by Fragrance World
Men 2021
Description
Suspenso by Fragrance World is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2021, this composition features top notes of calendula, lavender, geranium, basil, and aquatic notes; a heart of tobacco, milkwood accord, bran, hay, and statice; and a base revealing opoponax, amber, sandalwood, musk, and cypress.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
23 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Neutral
10 votes
Season
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25 votes
Time of day
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13 votes
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About Suspenso
Suspenso by Fragrance World is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2021, this composition features top notes of calendula, lavender, geranium, basil, and aquatic notes; a heart of tobacco, milkwood accord, bran, hay, and statice; and a base revealing opoponax, amber, sandalwood, musk, and cypress.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
10 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Moderate / Strong
9 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
11 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
9 votes
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Vilory
Before discussing this fragrance, it is essential to clear up a common confusion: Suspense by Fragrance World is a clone of the Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme from 1994, whereas the INTENSE version mimics the INTENSE original. This distinction is key to understanding it. The listed notes are not accurate, so here is my account based on the FW website: top notes of lavender, lemon, bergamot, helichrysum, tarragon, mandarin, orange, and neroli; heart notes of pepper, cinnamon, coriander, geranium, violet, jasmine, and rose; base notes of tobacco, tonka bean, sandalwood, musk, cedar, amber, coumarin, and iris. It attempts to capture the spirit of the 1994 original and succeeds, though it differs in how it evolves. It begins with an explosion of citrus, a touch of lavender, and a very prominent dry, blonde tobacco note. It is a fougère-citrus blend with tobacco that recalls the original’s drydown, yet it does not evolve like its inspiration: instead of opening up to new layers, it remains linear and lacks development. This is a masculine, mature fragrance, ideal for cold weather, with longevity of over eight hours on the skin. The trail is heavy during the first hour before becoming moderate, leaving occasional bursts when you move. I do not recommend buying it blindly, as its nineties style and the strong clash between citrus and tobacco may not appeal to everyone. It is not the kind of perfume that will earn you compliments wherever you go, but its distinctive scent ensures it will not go unnoticed.