Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Annabella

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Annabella

4.502 votes

Rank #55,499 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Annabella takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Digitalis1/3

Annabella2/3

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

DigitalisParfums Quartana

AnnabellaAnnabella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAnnabella

SillageAnnabella

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%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

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

BergamotCurrant budsBitter OrangeCorianderLemonBlack currant leaf

Heart

Pink PepperRed BerriesVioletGalbanumIrisNeroliJasmineLily

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Coriander 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#55,499

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…

Reviews →

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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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 Annabella?

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

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Annabella?

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

Which projects more, Digitalis or Annabella?

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

Do Digitalis and Annabella smell similar?

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

Is Digitalis or Annabella better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Digitalis and Annabella?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. 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.