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Cologne of the Missions vs Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица

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

Updated 1,939 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne of the Missions takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Cologne of the Missions

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cologne of the Missions6/7
Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица1/7
Ratings & consensus
Cologne of the Missions
Community sentiment
Cologne of the Missions
Longevity
Cologne of the Missions
Sillage & projection
Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица
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
Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская ЦарицаLadanika
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.41/ 5 · 1,872 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
4.22/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%
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

42%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

67 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityCologne of the Missions

SillageShamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value55
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 spicy92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
cinnamon69%
vanilla61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · 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
PlumApricotGeranium
Heart
CinnamonDried PlumHazelnut
Base
AmberMyrrhVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliMusk
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
Spring18
Summer45
Fall82
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerCologne of the MissionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex61
Women35
Men10
Unisex20
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#25,581

PerfumerYana Andreeva

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица by Ladanika is a fragrance for women and men. Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Yana Andreeva. Top notes are Plum, Apricot and Geranium; middle notes are Cinnamon, Dried Plum and Hazelnut; base notes are Amber, My…

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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 Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица?

Cologne of the Missions takes 6 of 7 categories. Cologne of the Missions is rated 4.41/5 from 1,872 votes; Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица is rated 4.22/5 from 67 votes. Choose Cologne of the Missions for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne of the Missions or Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица?

Cologne of the Missions lasts longest (Cologne of the Missions 61/100, Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne of the Missions or Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица?

Projection is very close: Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица 55/100, Cologne of the Missions 53/100 for sillage.

Do Cologne of the Missions and Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% 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 Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица is the stronger pick. For winter, Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица is the stronger pick. Cologne of the Missions suits daytime wear; Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne of the Missions and Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица?

Cologne of the Missions features Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh, Virginian Cedar and Centella Asiatica. Shamachanskaya Tzarica Шамаханская Царица has top notes of Plum, Apricot and Geranium, heart notes of Cinnamon, Dried Plum and Hazelnut, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

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