Fragrance comparison

Shanghai 1930 vs Toukka Ta Tao

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 334 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shanghai 1930

Astrophil & Stella

3.95244 votes

Rank #26,020 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Toukka Ta Tao

House of Matriarch

4.0490 votes

Rank #32,240 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shanghai 1930 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shanghai 1930
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Toukka Ta Tao
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shanghai 19305/7

Toukka Ta Tao2/7

Ratings & consensus: Toukka Ta Tao
Community sentiment: Toukka Ta Tao
Longevity: Shanghai 1930
Sillage & projection: Shanghai 1930
Value for money: Shanghai 1930
Versatility: Shanghai 1930
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shanghai 1930

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Shanghai 1930Astrophil & Stella

Toukka Ta TaoHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%

4.04/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerToukka Ta TaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

46%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerToukka Ta TaoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityShanghai 1930

SillageShanghai 1930

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value16

Category winnerShanghai 1930Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

fruity69%

green61%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green TeaMangoViolet LeavesPlumCinnamon

Heart

TuberoseJasmine SambacMagnoliaYlang-YlangChampacaOrchid

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMyrrh

Top20-30 mins

MangoPassionfruitMarigoldLitchiChamomileArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangPalm TreeSea NotesTuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutTolu BalsamVanillaMuskMyrhhAmbergrisSesameTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMango, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Toukka Ta Tao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night44

Category winnerShanghai 1930Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,020

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShanghai 1930Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shanghai 1930 opens with a crisp burst of green tea and tart violet leaves before turning lush and sweet. Tart plum and green mango cut through the initial spray, keeping the fruity top from feeling syrupy. Within twenty minutes, the opening yields to a dense heart of tuberose, jasmine sambac, and buttery ylang-ylang.…

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House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao opens with a vibrant clash of wet mango pulp, tart passionfruit, and bittersweet herbal marigold. It feels raw, humid, and unmistakably coastal. Unlike conventional beach scents swimming in synthetic sunscreen lotion, this composition pairs sweet tropical nectar with bitter artemisia, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shanghai 1930 or Toukka Ta Tao?

Shanghai 1930 takes 5 of 7 categories. Shanghai 1930 is rated 3.95/5 from 244 votes; Toukka Ta Tao is rated 4.04/5 from 90 votes. Choose Shanghai 1930 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Toukka Ta Tao for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shanghai 1930 or Toukka Ta Tao?

Shanghai 1930 lasts longest (Shanghai 1930 77/100, Toukka Ta Tao 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shanghai 1930 or Toukka Ta Tao?

Shanghai 1930 projects furthest (Shanghai 1930 61/100, Toukka Ta Tao 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shanghai 1930 and Toukka Ta Tao smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Shanghai 1930 or Toukka Ta Tao better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shanghai 1930 is the stronger pick. For winter, Shanghai 1930 is the stronger pick. Toukka Ta Tao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shanghai 1930 and Toukka Ta Tao?

Shanghai 1930 has top notes of Green Tea, Mango, Violet Leaves and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. Toukka Ta Tao has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit, Marigold and Litchi, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Palm Tree, Sea Notes and Tuberose, a base of Coconut, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla and Musk.