Cologne of the Missions
Le Couvent Maison de ParfumCologne2011
Side by side
Cologne of the Missions vs. Midnight Shimmer
Is Cologne of the Missions better than Midnight Shimmer?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vanilla
vanillaamberbalsamicsweetpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Cologne of the Missions and Midnight Shimmer?
| Cologne of the Missions | Midnight Shimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cologne of the Missions and Midnight Shimmer smell?
Cologne of the Missions
Vanilla
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Powdery
Midnight Shimmer
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Sweet
Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cologne of the Missions and Midnight Shimmer share?
Top—
QuinceJasmineFreesia
Heart
VanillaBenzoinCentella AsiaticaGreen Tea FlowerGotu Kola
VanillaAmberwoodWoody Notes
Base
MyrrhCedarwood
Peru BalsamMuskMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
MyrrhVanillaBenzoin
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
AmberwoodWoody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Cologne of the Missions and Midnight Shimmer work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cologne of the Missions or Midnight Shimmer?
| Cologne of the Missions | Midnight Shimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cologne of the Missions and Midnight Shimmer?
This is vanilla that went to seminary. Sweet, yes, but with something contemplative underneath, the kind that lingers without announcing itself. Some will want more projection.Cologne of the Missions
The vanilla here isn't frosting, it's warm cream and wood. Paired with the brightness of quince and the intimacy of musk, it creates something that works overtime without drawing attention.Midnight Shimmer
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