Fragrance comparison

Concept No 18 vs Vodka Diamond

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

Concept No 18

Pal Zileri

3.8274 votes

Rank #19,588 Soft SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vodka Diamond

Paris Elysees

3.9792 votes

Rank #18,546 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories.

Concept No 18
Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vodka Diamond
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Concept No 183/7

Vodka Diamond4/7

Ratings & consensus: Vodka Diamond
Community sentiment: Vodka Diamond
Longevity: Concept No 18
Sillage & projection: Concept No 18
Value for money: Vodka Diamond
Versatility: Concept No 18
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vodka Diamond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Concept No 18Pal Zileri

Vodka DiamondParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 46%Had 32%Want 21%

3.97/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 21%

Category winnerVodka DiamondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

33%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerVodka DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityConcept No 18

SillageConcept No 18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVodka DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

earthy70%

vanilla60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IvyBergamotTangerineGeraniumLemon

Heart

Star AnisePink PepperCardamom

Base

AmberSandalowoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

VanillaSandalowood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Sandalowood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vodka Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer42

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer82

Fall60

Winter39

Day100

Night53

Category winnerConcept No 18Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men95

Unisex2

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVodka DiamondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Concept No 18 by Pal Zileri opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and bitter green ivy leaves. The initial citrus fade occurs almost immediately, giving way to a prominent heart of star anise, cardamom, and pink pepper. This pungent spice combination creates a dark, slightly medicinal aroma reminiscent of b…

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Vodka Diamond by Paris Elysees is a classic citrus and woody fragrance for men that channels the traditional barbering style of late twentieth-century perfumery. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and crisp bergamot, giving immediate brightness. As the citrus settles, the scent transitions into an earthy…

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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, Concept No 18 or Vodka Diamond?

Vodka Diamond takes 4 of 7 categories. Concept No 18 is rated 3.82/5 from 74 votes; Vodka Diamond is rated 3.97/5 from 92 votes. Choose Concept No 18 for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Diamond for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Concept No 18 or Vodka Diamond?

Concept No 18 lasts longest (Concept No 18 65/100, Vodka Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Concept No 18 or Vodka Diamond?

Concept No 18 projects furthest (Concept No 18 57/100, Vodka Diamond 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Concept No 18 and Vodka Diamond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Sandalowood and Vetiver.

Is Concept No 18 or Vodka Diamond better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Diamond is the stronger pick. For winter, Concept No 18 is the stronger pick. Concept No 18 suits daytime wear; Vodka Diamond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Concept No 18 and Vodka Diamond?

Concept No 18 has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot, Tangerine and Geranium, heart notes of Star Anise, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalowood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Vodka Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalowood.