Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs King’s Holy Grail Oud

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

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

King’s Holy Grail Oud

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #70,054 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King’s Holy Grail Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
King’s Holy Grail Oud
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Digitalis1/5

King’s Holy Grail Oud4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: King’s Holy Grail Oud
Sillage & projection: King’s Holy Grail Oud
Value for money: King’s Holy Grail Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): King’s Holy Grail Oud
Fragranxe ranking: Digitalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

King’s Holy Grail OudThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKing’s Holy Grail Oud

SillageKing’s Holy Grail Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKing’s Holy Grail OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Bourbon VetiverTurkish RoseSandalwoodCarnationPatchouliBergamotLabdanumOpoponaxAgarwoodOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerKing’s Holy Grail OudLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#70,054

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 →

King’s Holy Grail Oud by The Dua Brand is an audacious Extrait de Parfum that collides bold, smoky resin with smooth floral luxury. Opening with an eye-opening burst of herbal oregano, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, the scent quickly softens into a plush heart of powdery iris, Turkish rose, and gentle peach…

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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 King’s Holy Grail Oud?

King’s Holy Grail Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; King’s Holy Grail Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose King’s Holy Grail Oud for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or King’s Holy Grail Oud?

King’s Holy Grail Oud lasts longest (King’s Holy Grail Oud 100/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or King’s Holy Grail Oud?

King’s Holy Grail Oud projects furthest (King’s Holy Grail Oud 100/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and King’s Holy Grail Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords.

Is Digitalis or King’s Holy Grail Oud better for summer or winter?

Digitalis suits daytime wear; King’s Holy Grail Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and King’s Holy Grail Oud?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. King’s Holy Grail Oud features Bourbon Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood, Carnation and Patchouli.