Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

2 wins

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #50,188 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Digitalis takes 2 of 2 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Digitalis2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Digitalis
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDigitalis

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesCoriander and Violet. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#50,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDigitalisHigher 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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Alexandria Anniversary opens bright and sparkling, with citrus and aldehydes giving it a polished lift before softer florals and a resinous woody base take over. It reads as a layered unisex scent, fresh at first, then warmer, smoother, and slightly powdery as it settles.

Reviews →

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 Alexandria Anniversary?

Digitalis takes 2 of 2 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Alexandria Anniversary?

Digitalis lasts longest (Digitalis 64/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander and Violet.

Is Digitalis or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Digitalis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Alexandria Anniversary?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. Alexandria Anniversary has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.