Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Penn State University Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Masik Collegiate Fragrances
Rank #70,719 AromaticWoody
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 2 of 3 categories.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Penn State University MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN2/3
Penn State University Men1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Penn State University Men
- Sillage & projection
- Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 GINProadPenn State University MenMasik Collegiate FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPenn State University Men
SillageShanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
ArtemisiaBergamotJuniper BerriesGinLime
Heart
Violet LeafCypressPepperClary SageLavender
Base
Haitian VetiverMossBlack AmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lime and Gin. 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,733
PerfumerAlexandra Monet
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#70,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Penn State University Men opens with a brisk splash of iced gin, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The crisp herbal bite softens as green cypress, crushed violet leaf, and peppery lavender move into the center. Haitian vetiver, damp oakmoss, and patchouli anchor the base, giving the blend an earthy barbershop dry…
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 lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Penn State University Men?
Penn State University Men lasts longest (Penn State University Men 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 Penn State University Men?
Projection is very close: Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100, Penn State University Men 50/100 for sillage.
Do Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Penn State University Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime and Gin.
Is Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Penn State University Men better for summer or winter?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear; Penn State University Men 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 Penn State University Men?
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. Penn State University Men has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Gin, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cypress, Pepper and Clary Sage, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Moss, Black Amber and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
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