Roses on Ice vs Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 5 categories.
Roses on IceChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Roses on Ice2/5
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN3/5
- 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
- Roses on Ice
- Value for money
- Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Roses on Ice
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Roses on IceBy KilianShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 2,631 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
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 hate26%Love
33%Like
18%Ok
17%Dislike
7%Hate
2,275 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
LongevityShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
SillageRoses on Ice
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 bothozonic100%
aquatic92%
aromatic84%
green77%
woody69%
rose61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CucumberJuniper BerriesLimeViolet LeafPink Pepper
Heart
RoseOzonic notes
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmbroxanCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
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#4,536
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews331
Overall rank#34,733
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerRoses on IceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoses on Ice by By Kilian delivers a crisp, aromatic profile centered on fresh cucumber, juniper berries, and a soft rose accord. Designed as a unisex fragrance, it mimics the bracing, icy feel of a gin and tonic. Ideal for high-heat summer days, this scent offers a clean, photorealistic sharpness that sits close to t…
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, Roses on Ice or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 5 categories. Roses on Ice is rated 3.58/5 from 2,631 votes; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Roses on Ice for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Roses on Ice 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, Roses on Ice 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Roses on Ice or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Roses on Ice projects furthest (Roses on Ice 55/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Roses on Ice and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime, Rose and Musk.
Is Roses on Ice 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 Roses on Ice and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?
Roses on Ice has top notes of Cucumber, Juniper Berries, Lime and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose and Ozonic notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Ambroxan and Cedar. 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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