Fragrance comparison

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre vs Digitalis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 876 ratings analysed

5 wins

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.06772 votes

Rank #4,134 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 5 of 8 categories.

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre5/8

Digitalis3/8

Ratings & consensus: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Community sentiment: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Longevity: Digitalis
Sillage & projection: Digitalis
Value for money: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Versatility: Digitalis
Note pyramid (duration): Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Fragranxe ranking: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coeur de Vetiver SacreL'Artisan Parfumeur

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

772 votes

29%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDigitalis

SillageDigitalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value40

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

green61%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverTeaDatesIncenseApricotPepperSaffronVirginia CedarBergamotGuaiac WoodTarragonOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night29

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Category winnerDigitalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex71

Women17

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,134

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L'Artisan Parfumeur brings a surprising twist to woody fragrances by pairing earthy vetiver with warm, steeped black tea and chewy dried fruits. Instead of the sharp, grassy punch found in traditional barbershop colognes, this scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot, sweet dates, and gen…

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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, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Digitalis?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 5 of 8 categories. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is rated 4.06/5 from 772 votes; Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes. Choose Coeur de Vetiver Sacre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Digitalis?

They last about the same: Digitalis 64/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Digitalis?

Digitalis projects furthest (Digitalis 60/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coeur de Vetiver Sacre and Digitalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Incense and Pepper.

Is Coeur de Vetiver Sacre or Digitalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Digitalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is the stronger pick. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre suits daytime wear; Digitalis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.