Fragrance comparison

Patchouli of Marseille vs The King

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Patchouli of Marseille

Prince War

3.405 votes

Rank #60,965 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,704 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Patchouli of Marseille
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Patchouli of Marseille2/4

The King2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli of Marseille
Sillage & projection: The King
Value for money: Patchouli of Marseille
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The King

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli of MarseillePrince War

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli of Marseille

SillageThe King

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value36

Category winnerPatchouli of MarseilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tobacco92%

patchouli84%

iris77%

citrus69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCinnamon

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisClovesRose

Base8 to 12 hours

PatchouliTobacco

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cloves, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli of Marseille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,965

PerfumerAmir Harb

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli of Marseille by Prince War is a woody spicy fragrance built on a dense foundation of earthy patchouli and rich tobacco. It opens with sharp bergamot citrus dusted with warm cinnamon spice. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of powdery iris, pungent cloves, and velvety rose emerges to give the composit…

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The King by Boadicea the Victorious hits skin with an intense surge of dark plum, saffron, and spiced rum. Cinnamon and cardamom sharpen the rich fruit, giving the opening a sharp bite of dry spice that cuts through crisp winter air. The plum feels stewed and dark rather than fresh or sugary. As the scent settles, de…

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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, Patchouli of Marseille or The King?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli of Marseille is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Patchouli of Marseille for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli of Marseille or The King?

Patchouli of Marseille lasts longest (Patchouli of Marseille 88/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli of Marseille or The King?

The King projects furthest (The King 68/100, Patchouli of Marseille 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli of Marseille and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cloves, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli of Marseille or The King better for summer or winter?

Patchouli of Marseille suits day or night wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli of Marseille and The King?

Patchouli of Marseille has top notes of Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris, Cloves and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Tobacco. The King has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.