Isola Blu vs Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories.
Isola BluChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Isola Blu4/5
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Isola Blu
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Isola Blu
- Sillage & projection
- Isola Blu
- Value for money
- Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isola Blu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Isola BluRoja DoveShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
Category winnerIsola BluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
1,100 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
Category winners
LongevityIsola Blu
SillageIsola Blu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme
Heart
AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Black Currant, Juniper Berries and Musk. 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
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#119
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews605
Overall rank#34,733
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It reads fresh first, but not simple. On skin, it usually feels refined, masculine-leaning, and very put together. Sample first if price matters, or if you dislike white fl…
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, Isola Blu or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isola Blu or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isola Blu and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Black Currant, Juniper Berries and Musk.
Is Isola Blu or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN better for summer or winter?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Isola Blu and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Isola Blu has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of Cedar, Birch, Juniper Berries and Grass. 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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