Fragrance comparison

Durra vs XX ± Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,883 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%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?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

XX ± Latex3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerDurraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

27%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerXX ± LatexMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value45

Category winnerXX ± LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match8%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for XX ± Latex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

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#28,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerXX ± LatexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or XX ± Latex?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or XX ± Latex?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or XX ± Latex?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and XX ± Latex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes and Aldehydes.

Is Durra or XX ± Latex better for summer or winter?

For summer, XX ± Latex is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; XX ± Latex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and XX ± Latex?

Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle. XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose.