Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Look Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 4 of 5 categories.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Look GoldChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN4/5
Look Gold1/5
- 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
- Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
- Value for money
- Look Gold
- 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 GINProadLook GoldAgatha Ruiz de la PradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
4.04/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 54%Had 9%Want 38%
Category winnerShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINRating 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
44%Like
19%Ok
0%Dislike
4%Hate
27 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 winnerLook GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
woody100%
fruity83%
ozonic65%
citrus48%
sweet30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fruity 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
LimeOzonic notesBlack CurrantPassionfruit
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomFreesiaFrangipani
Base
CedarWoody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Black Currant, Woody Notes 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 seasonSpring77
Summer100
Fall31
Winter8
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#37,698
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Look Gold opens with a bright splash of lime and passionfruit, then settles into airy florals over soft woods and musk. It reads fresh, clean, and easy to wear, with an ozonic twist that can feel slightly unisex on skin. This suits warm weather, casual daytime use, and shoppers who want a light, affordable fruity flo…
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 Look Gold?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 4 of 5 categories. Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes; Look Gold is rated 4.04/5 from 27 votes. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Look Gold for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Look Gold?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN lasts longest (Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100, Look Gold 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Look Gold?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN projects furthest (Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100, Look Gold 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Look Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Black Currant, Woody Notes and Musk.
Is Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Look Gold better for summer or winter?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear; Look Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Look Gold?
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. Look Gold has top notes of Lime, Ozonic notes, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Frangipani, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes and Musk.
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