Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Verde di Mare
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%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 ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Verde di MareChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN3/5
Verde di Mare2/5
- 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
- Verde di Mare
- Value for money
- Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Verde di Mare
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadVerde di MareBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
3.82/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
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
40%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
141 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
SillageVerde di Mare
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%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
marine69%
woody61%
Scent match53%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
Top
Bitter OrangeLimeJuniper BerriesPepperGalbanumLemonOrangeBergamot
Heart
Sea NotesBlack CurrantBlack TeaPetitgrainLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationGeraniumDamask Rose
Base
AmbergrisVanillaWoody NotesMuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lime, Rose 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
Spring68
Summer100
Fall22
Winter2
Day100
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#30,319
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVerde di MareHigher 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 →Verde di Mare opens bright and brisk, with bitter orange, lime, bergamot and juniper pushing it toward a salty green citrus profile rather than a soft aquatic. As it settles, the sea notes pick up black tea, black currant and aromatic herbs, while ambergris, woods and musk give the drydown a warmer, lightly resinous 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 Verde di Mare?
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; Verde di Mare is rated 3.82/5 from 141 votes. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Verde di Mare for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Verde di Mare?
They last about the same: Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100, Verde di Mare 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Verde di Mare?
Verde di Mare projects furthest (Verde di Mare 68/100, 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 Verde di Mare smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime, Rose and Black Currant.
Is Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Verde di Mare better for summer or winter?
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN suits daytime wear; Verde di Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN and Verde di Mare?
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. Verde di Mare has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Juniper Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Black Currant, Black Tea and Petitgrain, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Musk.
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