Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN vs Zion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zion takes 5 of 5 categories.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ZionChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN0/5
Zion5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zion
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zion
- Sillage & projection
- Zion
- Value for money
- Zion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GINProadZionAlexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 0%Want 49%
4.26/ 5 · 640 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerZionRating 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
59%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
518 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZion
SillageZion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
rose77%
citrus65%
fresh spicy53%
fruity42%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
amber74%
fresh spicy65%
fruity56%
Scent match56%Closely related · 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
VetiverBlack CurrantCedarJuniper BerriesPink PepperRoseAppleJasmine
Base
AmbergrisBenzoinLeatherLabdanumVanilla
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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
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#1,429
PerfumerHany Hafez
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerZionHigher 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 →Zion opens with a bright grapefruit and citrus rush that feels crisp, aromatic, and immediately uplifting. As it settles, vetiver, cedar, juniper, and a touch of ambery sweetness give it a polished fresh woody profile with more depth than a simple summer citrus. It suits men who like clean, sharp, modern fragrances wi…
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 Zion?
Zion takes 5 of 5 categories. Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes; Zion is rated 4.26/5 from 640 votes. Choose Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Zion?
They last about the same: Zion 71/100, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Shanghai's smoke to the soul, rolling with DRY GIN or Zion?
Zion projects furthest (Zion 62/100, 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 Zion smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic 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 Zion 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 Zion?
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. Zion has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Black Currant, Cedar and Juniper Berries, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin, Leather and Labdanum.
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