Fragrance comparison

Cologne of the Missions vs Lustre

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,398 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

Lustre

Amouage

3.82526 votes

Rank #30,216 AmberWarm Spicy

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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.
Lustre
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Cologne of the Missions5/7

Lustre2/7

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

LustreAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes

Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%

3.82/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 83%Had 17%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

26%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

526 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLustre

SillageLustre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value24

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%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

balsamic65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

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

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

Top

CardamomOrris

Heart

SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouli

Base

MyrrhBenzoinAmbraromeStyraxLabdanumVanillaCypriolTonka Bean

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

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

Men37

Unisex49

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#30,216

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Paul Guerlain

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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Amouage Lustre targets enthusiasts of quiet luxury with a dry woody profile that avoids typical vanilla sweetness. The composition centers on a smoky sandalwood base aged in oakwood barrels, giving the wood a parched, paper-like texture. It fits mature wearers seeking a clean, dry woody musk for autumn days and formal…

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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 Lustre?

Cologne of the Missions takes 5 of 7 categories. Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes; Lustre is rated 3.82/5 from 526 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 Lustre for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cologne of the Missions or Lustre?

Lustre lasts longest (Lustre 73/100, Cologne of the Missions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne of the Missions or Lustre?

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

Do Cologne of the Missions and Lustre smell similar?

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

Is Cologne of the Missions or Lustre better for summer or winter?

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

Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica. Lustre has top notes of Cardamom and Orris, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Ambrarome and Styrax.