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CK One Summer 2015 vs Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN

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

Updated 347 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 5 of 6 categories.

  • CK One Summer 2015

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN

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

CK One Summer 20151/6
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN5/6
Ratings & consensus
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Sillage & projection
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Value for money
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Fragranxe ranking
CK One Summer 2015

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CK One Summer 2015Calvin Klein
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProad
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 328 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
Category winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

328 votes

58%Love
32%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN

SillageShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value63
Category winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus90%
woody80%
ozonic70%
aquatic60%
fresh spicy50%
woody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonLemon PeelGinTonic WaterJuniper BerriesLimeWatermelon
Heart1 to 2 hours
CucumberGingerStar Anise
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskWoody NotesPatchouliAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
Category winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring35
Summer100
Fall7
Winter1
Day100
Night9
Spring77
Summer100
Fall31
Winter8
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men34
Unisex61
Women5
Men0
Unisex83
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,916

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCK One Summer 2015Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK One Summer 2015 by Calvin Klein opens with a bright splash of lemon, lime, and fizzy tonic water alongside crisp juniper berries and gin. The citrus is crisp, bitter, and zesty, resembling an iced drink on a sweltering afternoon. Soon, watery cucumber and sliced watermelon soften the sharp edges, backed by a light …

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Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN by Proad captures the crisp chill of a classic gin cocktail served with crushed ice. It opens immediately with tart lime and sharp, peppery juniper berries that create a sparkling drink effect. As the fizz settles, a subtle floral heart of rose, sweet lychee, and tang…

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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, CK One Summer 2015 or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?

Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 5 of 6 categories. CK One Summer 2015 is rated 3.87/5 from 328 votes; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose CK One Summer 2015 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CK One Summer 2015 or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?

Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN lasts longest (Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100, CK One Summer 2015 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK One Summer 2015 or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?

Projection is very close: Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100, CK One Summer 2015 51/100 for sillage.

Do CK One Summer 2015 and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Gin, Juniper Berries, Lime and Musk.

Is CK One Summer 2015 or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN better for summer or winter?

CK One Summer 2015 suits daytime wear; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK One Summer 2015 and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?

CK One Summer 2015 has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Peel, Gin and Tonic Water, heart notes of Cucumber, Ginger and Star Anise, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Amber. Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN has top notes of Juniper Berries and Lime, heart notes of Gin, Rose, Lychee and Black Currant, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.

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