Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Funky Machine

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Funky Machine

Space Fluid

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,527 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Funky Machine takes 5 of 6 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Funky Machine
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Digitalis1/6

Funky Machine5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Funky MachineSpace Fluid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerFunky MachineRating 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

82%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFunky Machine

SillageFunky Machine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFunky MachineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

leather100%

aromatic88%

smoky77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

green42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic, green 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

Notes

CastoreumBirch TarLeatherTomatoCoffee TreeFirViolet LeafBasilRumPatchouliCorianderRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFunky MachineLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring57

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#35,527

PerfumerMarkéta Maf

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Funky Machine by Space Fluid hits the senses like walking into a vintage motorcycle garage that doubles as an artisan leather workshop. The opening explodes with charred birch tar and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation of warm engine oil and pitch-black charcoal. As that initial blast settles, dark ru…

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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 Funky Machine?

Funky Machine takes 5 of 6 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Funky Machine is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Funky Machine for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Funky Machine?

Funky Machine lasts longest (Funky Machine 77/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or Funky Machine?

Funky Machine projects furthest (Funky Machine 71/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Funky Machine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Basil and Coriander.