Fragrance comparison

Fam vs XX ± Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fam

SoOud

3.81110 votes

Rank #15,575 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,036 VinylAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fam takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fam
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fam6/7

XX ± Latex1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FamSoOud

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 28%Had 23%Want 49%

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerFamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

27%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerFamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFam

SillageFam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value45

Category winnerXX ± LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

oud69%

vinyl61%

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both vinyl

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)VinylMilkSaffronPaprikaPowdery NotesCashmere WoodSandalwoodVirginia CedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer31

Fall100

Winter75

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerFamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex41

Women47

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#15,575

PerfumerStéphane Humbert Lucas

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,036

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerFamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fam by SoOud opens with intense saffron and sharp red paprika before settling into soft rose and lactonic sandalwood. A strange vinyl note adds an industrial edge to the powdery wood base. It stays close to the skin, making it a quiet choice for crisp autumn afternoons.

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, Fam or XX ± Latex?

Fam takes 6 of 7 categories. Fam is rated 3.81/5 from 110 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Fam for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fam or XX ± Latex?

Fam lasts longest (Fam 68/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fam or XX ± Latex?

Fam projects furthest (Fam 69/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fam and XX ± Latex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vinyl accords. Common notes include Rose, Vinyl and Saffron.

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

For summer, XX ± Latex is the stronger pick. For winter, Fam is the stronger pick. Fam suits day or night wear; XX ± Latex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.