Elysium vs Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.
ElysiumChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elysium3/4
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elysium
- Sillage & projection
- Elysium
- Value for money
- Elysium
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElysiumBonjour ParisShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityElysium
SillageElysium
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElysiumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime
Heart
Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar
Base
LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Juniper Berries and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Spring77
Summer100
Fall31
Winter8
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,325
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,733
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…
Reviews →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…
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, Elysium or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elysium or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysium or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysium and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper Berries and Black Currant.
Is Elysium or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN better for summer or winter?
Elysium suits evening wear; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysium and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather. 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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