Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Turath

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 642 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

1%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #25,259 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Digitalis2/7

Turath5/7

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Turath
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: Digitalis
Versatility: Turath
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

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerTurathRating 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

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDigitalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match1%Clearly different

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

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense. 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

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#25,259

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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Turath opens with a concentrated burst of dried fruits, candied strawberry, and warm cardamom. As the initial sweetness softens, dark agarwood, Damask rose, and smoky incense take over the middle phase. A dense base of leather, ambergris, and vanilla grounds the fragrance. It delivers intense projection suited for col…

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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 Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Digitalis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 1% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Incense.

Is Digitalis or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Digitalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. Digitalis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Turath?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. Turath has top notes of Dried Fruits, Damask Rose, Candied Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Smoke, Vanilla and Leather.