Fragrance comparison

Cryptic vs Ex Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cryptic

Phuong Dang

3.4867 votes

Rank #15,110 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Ex Latex

UERMI · 2025

2.147 votes

Rank #67,670 AldehydicWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cryptic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cryptic
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ex Latex
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cryptic3/4

Ex Latex1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cryptic
Sillage & projection: Cryptic
Value for money: Ex Latex
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cryptic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrypticPhuong Dang

Ex LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

2.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

52%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

29%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

71%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage29

♥ Love / hate29

Category winners

LongevityCryptic

SillageCryptic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value96

Category winnerEx LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery91%

floral83%

musky74%

fresh65%

soft spicy56%

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarrotAldehydesMagnoliaSuede

Heart

Turkish RoseMoroccan RoseRoseIrisPeony

Base

MuskOakmossAmberCastoreumOak

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAniseCade oil

Heart2-4 hrs

latexJasmineOakmoss

Base4-6 hrs

Solar NotesSuedeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Suede and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Ex Latex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring17

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 38%Party 32%Date 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,110

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#67,670

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched2025

Reviews1

Category winnerCrypticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cryptic by Phuong Dang is a polarizing floral aldehyde fragrance that challenges the wearer with an unusual opening of crisp carrot and suede. As it dries down, the scent shifts into a rose-heavy heart supported by dusty iris and oakmoss. This complex, earthy composition suits cool spring days and those who enjoy dari…

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Ex Latex by UERMI presents an unapologetic collision between industrial workshop materials and classic perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp flash of fizzy aldehydes, bitter anise, and smoky cade oil. You smell solvent fumes right away. It feels dry and bracing on your wrist. Give it ten minutes. The harsh chemical …

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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, Cryptic or Ex Latex?

Cryptic takes 3 of 4 categories. Cryptic is rated 3.48/5 from 67 votes; Ex Latex is rated 2.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cryptic for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ex Latex for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cryptic or Ex Latex?

Cryptic lasts longest (Cryptic 77/100, Ex Latex 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cryptic or Ex Latex?

Cryptic projects furthest (Cryptic 71/100, Ex Latex 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cryptic and Ex Latex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Suede and Oakmoss.

Is Cryptic or Ex Latex better for summer or winter?

Cryptic suits daytime wear; Ex Latex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cryptic and Ex Latex?

Cryptic has top notes of Carrot, Aldehydes, Magnolia and Suede, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Castoreum. Ex Latex has top notes of Aldehydes, Anise and Cade oil, heart notes of latex, Jasmine and Oakmoss, a base of Solar Notes, Suede and Sandalwood.