Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Sadko
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 3 categories.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SadkoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN3/3
Sadko0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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
- Not scored
- Versatility
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- Note pyramid (duration)
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- 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 GINProadSadkoNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
3.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 5%Had 24%Want 71%
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
0%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
43%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
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 winnerNot enough dataBest 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%
herbal56%
Scent match54%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
LimeGinLemon VerbenaBergamotNeroli
Heart
Juniper Berries
Base
IncenseStyraxGurjan balsamMyrrh
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
Summer33
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night33
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#59,189
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Sadko by Nimere Parfums creates a striking citrus aromatic profile defined by a sharp gin opening. It balances vibrant notes of lime, bergamot, and lemon verbena against a deeper, resinous base of incense, styrax, and myrrh. Best suited for transitional weather, this composition offers a distinct, complex experience f…
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 Sadko?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN takes 3 of 3 categories. Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes; Sadko is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sadko for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Sadko?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN lasts longest (Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100, Sadko 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Sadko?
Projection is very close: Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 52/100, Sadko 50/100 for sillage.
Do Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Sadko smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime and Gin.
Is Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Sadko better for summer or winter?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear; Sadko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Sadko?
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. Sadko has top notes of Lime, Gin, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, a base of Incense, Styrax, Gurjan balsam and Myrrh.
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