Fragrance comparison

Crown of Marmara vs Patch Flash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

Crown of Marmara

Alghabra Parfums

3.52111 votes

Rank #12,301 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patch Flash

Tauerville

4.03107 votes

Rank #9,217 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patch Flash takes 4 of 7 categories.

Crown of Marmara
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Patch Flash
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Crown of Marmara3/7

Patch Flash4/7

Ratings & consensus: Patch Flash
Community sentiment: Patch Flash
Longevity: Crown of Marmara
Sillage & projection: Crown of Marmara
Value for money: Patch Flash
Versatility: Crown of Marmara
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patch Flash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crown of MarmaraAlghabra Parfums

Patch FlashTauerville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

4.03/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerPatch FlashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

67 votes

47%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerPatch FlashMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCrown of Marmara

SillageCrown of Marmara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPatch FlashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

leather74%

citrus65%

animalic56%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

amber77%

woody65%

balsamic53%

earthy42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LeatherNeroliStyraxBergamotPeru Balsam

Heart

ResinPatchouliCaramelBenzoin

Base

AmbergrisSandalwood

Notes

PatchouliBenzoinSpicy NotesLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Patchouli and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCrown of MarmaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex47

Women5

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#9,217

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPatch FlashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crown of Marmara by Alghabra Parfums is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Crown of Marmara was launched in 2019. Top notes are Leather, Neroli, Styrax, Bergamot and Peru Balsam; middle notes are Resin, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin; base notes are Ambergris and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

Andy Tauer built Patch Flash around a forty percent concentration of natural patchouli, specifically enriching the formulation with patchoulol to soften the raw leaf. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy notes and boozy whiskey warmth that hits the nose immediately. As it settles onto skin, thick benzoin re…

Reviews →

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, Crown of Marmara or Patch Flash?

Patch Flash takes 4 of 7 categories. Crown of Marmara is rated 3.52/5 from 111 votes; Patch Flash is rated 4.03/5 from 107 votes. Choose Crown of Marmara for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Patch Flash for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crown of Marmara or Patch Flash?

Crown of Marmara lasts longest (Crown of Marmara 84/100, Patch Flash 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crown of Marmara or Patch Flash?

Crown of Marmara projects furthest (Crown of Marmara 76/100, Patch Flash 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crown of Marmara and Patch Flash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Leather, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Crown of Marmara or Patch Flash better for summer or winter?

For summer, Crown of Marmara is the stronger pick. For winter, Crown of Marmara is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crown of Marmara and Patch Flash?

Crown of Marmara has top notes of Leather, Neroli, Styrax and Bergamot, heart notes of Resin, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin, a base of Ambergris and Sandalwood. Patch Flash features Patchouli, Benzoin, Spicy Notes and Leather.