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#4 gin/tonic vs Afropolis

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

Updated 57 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • #4 gin/tonic

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Afropolis

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#4 gin/tonic2/5
Afropolis3/5
Ratings & consensus
#4 gin/tonic
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Afropolis
Sillage & projection
Afropolis
Value for money
#4 gin/tonic
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Afropolis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
#4 gin/tonicDilís Parfum
AfropolisRoads
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 57%Had 4%Want 39%
3.34/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%
Category winner#4 gin/tonicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
4%Love
72%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

25 votes

19%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity35
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityAfropolis

SillageAfropolis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value56
Category winner#4 gin/tonicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody83%
citrus65%
marine48%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
herbal48%
amber30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Juniper BerriesAquatic notes
Heart30 to 60 minutes
LimeGin
Base1 to 2 hours
OakmossAmber
Top
GinJuniper BerriesCitrusesMint
Heart
White WoodIrisOakmossSea Notes
Base
ebony treeAmberCashmere MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Gin, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for #4 gin/tonic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring91
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer88
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex76
Women16
Men50
Unisex33
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAfropolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#4 gin/tonic by Dilís Parfum is a crisp, refreshing fragrance that captures the thirst-quenching bite of a chilled drink. Built around brisk juniper berries and breezy aquatic notes at the start, it immediately sets a cooling tone. A tart squeeze of lime and a spirited splash of gin define the middle, delivering an ar…

Reviews →

Afropolis by Roads is an energizing unisex fragrance centered on gin, juniper berries, and crisp mint. Launched in 2015, this woody aromatic scent captures a vibrant, optimistic spirit with notes of oakmoss, sea spray, and ebony wood. It performs beautifully in warmer weather, making it an ideal choice for daytime off…

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, #4 gin/tonic or Afropolis?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories. #4 gin/tonic is rated 3.68/5 from 25 votes; Afropolis is rated 3.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose #4 gin/tonic for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Afropolis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #4 gin/tonic or Afropolis?

Afropolis lasts longest (Afropolis 70/100, #4 gin/tonic 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #4 gin/tonic or Afropolis?

Afropolis projects furthest (Afropolis 65/100, #4 gin/tonic 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #4 gin/tonic and Afropolis smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Gin, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is #4 gin/tonic or Afropolis better for summer or winter?

#4 gin/tonic suits daytime wear; Afropolis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #4 gin/tonic and Afropolis?

#4 gin/tonic has top notes of Juniper Berries and Aquatic notes, heart notes of Lime and Gin, a base of Oakmoss and Amber. Afropolis has top notes of Gin, Juniper Berries, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of White Wood, Iris, Oakmoss and Sea Notes, a base of ebony tree, Amber, Cashmere Musk and Vetiver.

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