Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Bloozberry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
BloozberryChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN2/4
Bloozberry2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bloozberry
- Sillage & projection
- Bloozberry
- 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
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadBloozberryHelioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
32%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBloozberry
SillageBloozberry
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 bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
fruity61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesLime
Heart2 to 3 hours
GinRoseLycheeBlack Currant
Base3 to 5 hours
Woody NotesMusk
Notes
Green Bell PepperBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantGreen MandarinStar AnisePatchouliCedarVioletWormwoodGrapefruit
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lime and Black Currant. 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 seasonSpring77
Summer100
Fall31
Winter8
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night100
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#34,733
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#62,822
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShanghai'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 →Bloozberry by Helio opens with a sharp burst of juniper berry, green mandarin, and lime before shifting into bitter wormwood and crisp green bell pepper. Created by perfumer Ralf Schwieger in 2019, this scent sidesteps expected berry sugar. Black currant adds a dark tartness, while star anise, cedar, and vetiver keep …
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, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Bloozberry?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes; Bloozberry is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bloozberry for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Bloozberry?
Bloozberry lasts longest (Bloozberry 100/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Bloozberry?
Bloozberry projects furthest (Bloozberry 100/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Bloozberry smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime and Black Currant.
Is Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Bloozberry better for summer or winter?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear; Bloozberry suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Bloozberry?
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. Bloozberry features Green Bell Pepper, Bergamot, Lime, Juniper Berries and Black Currant.
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