Le Couvent Maison de Parfum
Rank #1,307 VanillaAmber
Cologne of the Missions vs Kilauea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cologne of the Missions takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cologne of the MissionsChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
KilaueaChoose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cologne of the Missions4/7
Kilauea3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cologne of the Missions
- Community sentiment
- Cologne of the Missions
- Longevity
- Kilauea
- Sillage & projection
- Kilauea
- Value for money
- Cologne of the Missions
- Versatility
- Kilauea
- 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 ParfumKilaueaOlympic Orchids Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
3.75/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerCologne of the MissionsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
1,872 votes
29%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
131 votes
Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKilauea
SillageKilauea
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCologne of the MissionsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber86%
warm spicy72%
balsamic58%
powdery44%
sweet30%
amber100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaBenzoinMyrrhVirginian CedarCentella AsiaticaGreen Tea Flower
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
LavaFrangipaniBenzoinWhite Ginger LilyVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhStyraxJasmine SambacMimosaBergamot
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 seasonSpring49
Summer23
Fall100
Winter97
Day100
Night91
Spring83
Summer100
Fall71
Winter43
Day100
Night55
Category winnerKilaueaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,307
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#6,941
PerfumerEllen Covey
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerCologne of the MissionsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCologne 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 →Kilauea by Olympic Orchids is a daring, mineral-forward fragrance for those who crave a scent that defies convention. It captures the rugged, volcanic soul of Hawaii through a striking blend of tropical florals like plumeria and ginger lily, set against a backdrop of warm, smoky lava accords and resinous benzoin. Perf…
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, Cologne of the Missions or Kilauea?
Cologne of the Missions takes 4 of 7 categories. Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes; Kilauea is rated 3.75/5 from 179 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 Kilauea for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cologne of the Missions or Kilauea?
Kilauea lasts longest (Kilauea 74/100, Cologne of the Missions 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cologne of the Missions or Kilauea?
Kilauea projects furthest (Kilauea 63/100, Cologne of the Missions 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cologne of the Missions and Kilauea smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Myrrh.
Is Cologne of the Missions or Kilauea better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kilauea is the stronger pick. For winter, Cologne of the Missions is the stronger pick. Cologne of the Missions suits daytime wear; Kilauea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cologne of the Missions and Kilauea?
Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica. Kilauea features Lava, Frangipani, Benzoin, White Ginger Lily and Vanilla.
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