Fragrance comparison

Cologne of the Missions vs Cedrè Iris

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,333 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cologne of the Missions

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.411,872 votes

Rank #1,307 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Cedrè Iris

Affinessence

4.02461 votes

Rank #3,205 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Cedrè Iris
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cologne of the Missions5/7

Cedrè Iris2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cologne of the Missions
Community sentiment: Cologne of the Missions
Longevity: Cedrè Iris
Sillage & projection: Cedrè Iris
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

Cedrè IrisAffinessence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

4.02/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

39%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

323 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCedrè Iris

SillageCedrè Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value41

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%

woody100%

amber91%

iris83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and powdery

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

Tuscan IrisVirginian CedarTexas CedarAtlas CedarBenzoinMyrrhGuaiac WoodIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Myrrh and Virginian Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

Men18

Unisex63

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#3,205

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews83

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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Cedrè Iris opens with a firm hit of cedar, then settles into a dry, powdery iris with violet, incense and soft resins around it. The overall effect is polished, woody and slightly smoky rather than plush or sugary. It suits wearers who enjoy elegant iris woods and do not mind a sharper, more cedar-led start. The style…

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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 Cedrè Iris?

Cologne of the Missions takes 5 of 7 categories. Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes; Cedrè Iris is rated 4.02/5 from 461 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 Cedrè Iris for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cologne of the Missions or Cedrè Iris?

Cedrè Iris lasts longest (Cedrè Iris 74/100, Cologne of the Missions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne of the Missions or Cedrè Iris?

Cedrè Iris projects furthest (Cedrè Iris 60/100, Cologne of the Missions 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne of the Missions and Cedrè Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Myrrh and Virginian Cedar.

Is Cologne of the Missions or Cedrè Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cologne of the Missions is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedrè Iris 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 Cedrè Iris?

Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica. Cedrè Iris features Tuscan Iris, Virginian Cedar, Texas Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Benzoin.