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

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

Updated 26 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Sadko

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

Sadko0/3
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN3/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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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
Not scored
Versatility
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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
SadkoNimere Parfums
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProad
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 5%Had 24%Want 71%
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 hate
0%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
43%Dislike
0%Hate

7 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ 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 valueN/A
¤ Price value63
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
herbal56%
woody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeGinLemon VerbenaBergamotNeroli
Heart
Juniper Berries
Base
IncenseStyraxGurjan balsamMyrrh
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Gin and Juniper Berries. 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 season
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring77
Summer100
Fall31
Winter8
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex83
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,189

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews3

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 snapshot

Sadko by Nimere Parfums creates a striking citrus aromatic profile defined by a sharp gin opening. It balances vibrant notes of lime, bergamot, and lemon verbena against a deeper, resinous base of incense, styrax, and myrrh. Best suited for transitional weather, this composition offers a distinct, complex experience f…

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, Sadko or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?

Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 3 categories. Sadko is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Sadko for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sadko 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, Sadko 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sadko 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, Sadko 50/100 for sillage.

Do Sadko and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Gin and Juniper Berries.

Is Sadko or Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN better for summer or winter?

Sadko 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 Sadko and Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN?

Sadko has top notes of Lime, Gin, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, a base of Incense, Styrax, Gurjan balsam and Myrrh. 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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