Fragrance comparison

Al Ula vs Cologne of the Missions

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,880 ratings analysed

Al Ula

Maison Dahlawi

4.888 votes

Rank #38,630 AmberWarm Spicy

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66%scent match

Closely related

Cologne of the Missions

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.411,872 votes

Rank #1,307 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Al Ula
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cologne of the Missions
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Ula2/4

Cologne of the Missions2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Ula
Sillage & projection: Al Ula
Value for money: Cologne of the Missions
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne of the Missions

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al UlaMaison Dahlawi

Cologne of the MissionsLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,872 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAl Ula

SillageAl Ula

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

vanilla72%

soft spicy58%

sweet44%

balsamic30%

vanilla100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

sweet30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronPink Pepper

Heart

MyrrhAmber

Base

BenzoinVanilla

Notes

VanillaBenzoinMyrrhVirginian CedarCentella AsiaticaGreen Tea Flower

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cologne of the Missions, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring49

Summer23

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,630

PerfumerSara Dahlawi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Ula by Maison Dahlawi blends resinous myrrh and warm amber with a sharp top note of saffron and pink pepper. Designed for both men and women, this oriental vanilla fragrance draws inspiration from the lush oases of Saudi Arabia. It works well as a grounding, warm scent for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions.

Reviews →

Cologne of the Missions by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a warm oriental vanilla fragrance centered on resinous sweetness and gentle woody depth. It opens with an airy splash of green tea flower and centella asiatica before settling quickly into its core character: rich vanilla pods infused with warm balsamic resins.…

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, Al Ula or Cologne of the Missions?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Ula is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes; Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes. Choose Al Ula for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cologne of the Missions for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Ula or Cologne of the Missions?

Al Ula lasts longest (Al Ula 80/100, Cologne of the Missions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Ula or Cologne of the Missions?

Al Ula projects furthest (Al Ula 63/100, Cologne of the Missions 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Ula and Cologne of the Missions smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Al Ula or Cologne of the Missions better for summer or winter?

Al Ula suits evening wear; Cologne of the Missions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Ula and Cologne of the Missions?

Al Ula has top notes of Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Myrrh and Amber, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla. Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica.