Oressence vs Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 4 of 4 categories.
OressenceChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oressence0/4
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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)
- 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
OressenceInessanceShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 33%Want 44%
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 hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · 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
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 itCategory winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fruity92%
floral84%
white floral77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantNeroliLime
Heart
JasmineRosePeach
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lime, Rose 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 seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
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#61,622
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 snapshotOressence by Inessance opens with a bright splash of black currant and zesty lime. This floral fruity fragrance centers on a bouquet of jasmine and rose, cushioned by a soft, almond-like heliotrope base. It feels light and approachable for daily wear, perfect for spring mornings at the office or casual weekend brunche…
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, Oressence or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 4 of 4 categories. Oressence is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Oressence for a powdery and fruity character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oressence 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, Oressence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oressence 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, Oressence 50/100 for sillage.
Do Oressence and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lime, Rose and Musk.
Is Oressence or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN better for summer or winter?
Oressence 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 Oressence and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Oressence has top notes of Black Currant, Neroli and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Peach, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Musk. 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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