Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%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.
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.
Elysium Pour Homme Parfum CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN3/5
Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
- 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
- Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadElysium Pour Homme Parfum CologneRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
4.30/ 5 · 5,137 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Parfum CologneRating 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
57%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
5,137 votes
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 bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
amber65%
green56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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
Top
GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum
Heart
VetiverJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantAppleCedarPink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanum
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
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#967
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews210
Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Parfum CologneHigher 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 →Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne opens with a crisp burst of grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into airy vetiver, juniper and soft woods. It smells polished, bright and easy to wear, with a refined citrus-aromatic style that many people find immediately appealing. Its main tradeoff is performance for the p…
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 Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 5 categories. Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is rated 4.30/5 from 5,137 votes. 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. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN lasts longest (Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100, Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
Projection is very close: Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100, Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 51/100 for sillage.
Do Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime and Black Currant.
Is Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne 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 Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne?
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. Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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