Fragrance comparison

Annabella vs Digitalis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

2 wins

Annabella

4.502 votes

Rank #55,499 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Annabella takes 2 of 3 categories.

Annabella
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Annabella2/3

Digitalis1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnnabellaAnnabella

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAnnabella

SillageAnnabella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotCurrant budsBitter OrangeCorianderLemonBlack currant leaf

Heart

Pink PepperRed BerriesVioletGalbanumIrisNeroliJasmineLily

Base

MuskSandalwood

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Violet and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Digitalis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerDigitalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Annabella starts with a sharp splash of green lemon and bitter orange, layered over the crisp sting of crushed black currant leaves. This is a bright, vegetal wake-up call that quickly softens on the skin. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite gives way to a powdery violet and cool galbanum, creating a breezy…

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Digitalis by Parfums Quartana presents an unconventional take on green and aquatic themes. Launched in 2016 and created by perfumer David Apel, the scent centers on crisp cucumber and intense ozonic notes that immediately evoke cool, moisture-laden outdoor air. Aromatic herbs such as basil, coriander, and galbanum bri…

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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, Annabella or Digitalis?

Annabella takes 2 of 3 categories. Annabella is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes. Choose Annabella for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Annabella or Digitalis?

Annabella lasts longest (Annabella 80/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Annabella or Digitalis?

Annabella projects furthest (Annabella 63/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Annabella and Digitalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Coriander, Violet and Galbanum.

Is Annabella or Digitalis better for summer or winter?

Annabella suits day or night wear; Digitalis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Annabella and Digitalis?

Annabella has top notes of Bergamot, Currant buds, Bitter Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Red Berries, Violet and Galbanum, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern.