Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Belgravia Iris

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

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20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Belgravia Iris

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

4.7023 votes

Rank #12,947 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belgravia Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Belgravia Iris
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Digitalis1/5

Belgravia Iris4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Belgravia IrisMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

4.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerBelgravia IrisRating 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

83%Love

4%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityBelgravia Iris

SillageBelgravia Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDigitalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic and earthy

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

BergamotMandarinOrangeNeroliLemonGinger

Heart

PatchouliGalbanumIrisMastic or LentisqueViolet

Base

AmbroxanMossIncenseBenzoinVetiverCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMoss, Galbanum, Violet 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

Summer92

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#12,947

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBelgravia IrisHigher 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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Belgravia Iris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and ginger, followed by powdery iris and earthy galbanum over an ambroxan base. Shadi Samra blends high-energy citrus with cool floral suede textures. Built for warm spring mornings and polished office environments, it delivers a fresh yet structured profi…

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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 Belgravia Iris?

Belgravia Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Belgravia Iris is rated 4.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Belgravia Iris for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Belgravia Iris?

Belgravia Iris lasts longest (Belgravia Iris 76/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or Belgravia Iris?

Belgravia Iris projects furthest (Belgravia Iris 65/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Belgravia Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Moss, Galbanum, Violet and Incense.

Is Digitalis or Belgravia Iris better for summer or winter?

Digitalis suits daytime wear; Belgravia Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Belgravia Iris?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. Belgravia Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Patchouli, Galbanum, Iris and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Ambroxan, Moss, Incense and Benzoin.