Fragrance comparison

Cologne of the Missions vs Boyfriend (2018)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,053 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cologne of the Missions

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.411,872 votes

Rank #1,307 VanillaAmber

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57%scent match

Closely related

Boyfriend (2018)

Kate Walsh

4.07181 votes

Rank #28,852 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne of the Missions takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cologne of the Missions
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Boyfriend (2018)
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Cologne of the Missions5/7

Boyfriend (2018)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cologne of the Missions
Community sentiment: Cologne of the Missions
Longevity: Boyfriend (2018)
Sillage & projection: Boyfriend (2018)
Value for money: Cologne of the Missions
Versatility: Cologne of the Missions
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

Cologne of the MissionsLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Boyfriend (2018)Kate Walsh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

4.07/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,872 votes

49%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBoyfriend (2018)

SillageBoyfriend (2018)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

sweet30%

amber100%

vanilla88%

sweet77%

fruity65%

woody53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaBenzoinMyrrhVirginian CedarCentella AsiaticaGreen Tea Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberVanillaMyrrhWoody NotesPlumBenzoinNight Blooming Jasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Benzoin and Myrrh. 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

Spring49

Summer23

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night91

Spring29

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

Men13

Unisex39

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#28,852

PerfumerMarypierre Julien

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.…

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Boyfriend (2018) opens with a dark plum note that feels juicy but not overly sweet, quickly joined by the dry heat of myrrh. It sits on the skin with a warm woodiness rather than a sugary fluff. As the hours pass, a soft vanilla note surfaces, anchoring the amber base without turning it into a typical dessert scent. I…

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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, Cologne of the Missions or Boyfriend (2018)?

Cologne of the Missions takes 5 of 7 categories. Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes; Boyfriend (2018) is rated 4.07/5 from 181 votes. Choose Cologne of the Missions for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Boyfriend (2018) for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cologne of the Missions or Boyfriend (2018)?

Boyfriend (2018) lasts longest (Boyfriend (2018) 64/100, Cologne of the Missions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne of the Missions or Boyfriend (2018)?

Boyfriend (2018) projects furthest (Boyfriend (2018) 58/100, Cologne of the Missions 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne of the Missions and Boyfriend (2018) smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Myrrh.

Is Cologne of the Missions or Boyfriend (2018) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boyfriend (2018) is the stronger pick. For winter, Boyfriend (2018) is the stronger pick. Cologne of the Missions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne of the Missions and Boyfriend (2018)?

Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica. Boyfriend (2018) features Amber, Vanilla, Myrrh, Woody Notes and Plum.