Fragrance comparison

Crown Bleu vs XX ± Latex

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

2 wins

Crown Bleu

Rasasi

1.001 votes

Rank #69,975 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crown Bleu takes 2 of 3 categories.

Crown Bleu
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crown Bleu2/3

XX ± Latex1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Crown Bleu
Value for money: Crown Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XX ± Latex

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Crown BleuRasasi

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCrown Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCrown BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

leather61%

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperAldehydesSaffron

Heart

GeraniumRoseMusk

Base

White AmberWhite MuskLabdanumLeatherCedarOrris

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Saffron and Rose. Durations are only published for XX ± Latex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Casual 43%Work 36%Date 11%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerXX ± LatexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crown Bleu by Rasasi is a floral woody musk composition centered on a sharp blend of pink pepper and aldehydes. This 2023 release for women settles into a heart of geranium and rose, grounded by white amber and leather. It functions best as an evening scent for cooler weather, projecting a distinct presence with its i…

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Do not fear the provocative name. The first spray of UERMI XX ± Latex hits with an uncompromising blast of shiny vinyl and sharp solvent vapor. Give it five minutes. Once the initial industrial fizz of chilled aldehydes flashes off, a shockingly refreshing breeze takes command. Crisp sea notes roll in like cold ocean …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crown Bleu or XX ± Latex?

Crown Bleu takes 2 of 3 categories. Crown Bleu is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Crown Bleu for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Crown Bleu or XX ± Latex?

Crown Bleu projects furthest (Crown Bleu 100/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crown Bleu and XX ± Latex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron and Rose.

Is Crown Bleu or XX ± Latex better for summer or winter?

XX ± Latex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crown Bleu and XX ± Latex?

Crown Bleu has top notes of Pink Pepper, Aldehydes and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Musk, a base of White Amber, White Musk, Labdanum and Leather. XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose.