Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Upscape

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

4%scent match

Clearly different

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #72,236 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Digitalis2/4

Upscape2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageDigitalis

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

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match4%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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#72,236

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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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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 Upscape?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Upscape?

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

Which projects more, Digitalis or Upscape?

Digitalis projects furthest (Digitalis 60/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cucumber, Moss and Violet.

Is Digitalis or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Digitalis suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Upscape?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.