Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Aire

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 638 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,701 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Digitalis3/7

Aire4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerAireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDigitalis

SillageDigitalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDigitalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#8,701

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerAireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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, Digitalis or Aire?

Aire takes 4 of 7 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Aire?

Digitalis lasts longest (Digitalis 64/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or Aire?

Digitalis projects furthest (Digitalis 60/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Aire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Galbanum and Incense.

Is Digitalis or Aire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Digitalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Aire is the stronger pick. Digitalis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Aire?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.