Fragrance comparison

Jawad vs XX ± Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

7 wins

Jawad

Swiss Arabian

4.1964 votes

Rank #11,074 Fresh SpicyAmber

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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?

Jawad takes 7 of 7 categories.

Jawad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jawad7/7

XX ± Latex0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JawadSwiss Arabian

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerJawadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

27%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerJawadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityJawad

SillageJawad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value45

Category winnerJawadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

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

SaffronAldehydesCitrusesRose

Heart

NutmegGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

MuskPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanum

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Aldehydes 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

Spring100

Summer86

Fall95

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerJawadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women8

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#11,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerJawadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jawad by Swiss Arabian is a clean, versatile fragrance that balances the bright opening of aldehydes and saffron with a soft, soapy rose heart. It settles into a comfortable, musky skin scent that works well for daily office wear or warmer spring days. This unisex composition offers a refreshing, airy quality that sta…

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 …

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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, Jawad or XX ± Latex?

Jawad takes 7 of 7 categories. Jawad is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Jawad for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jawad or XX ± Latex?

Jawad lasts longest (Jawad 74/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jawad or XX ± Latex?

Jawad projects furthest (Jawad 64/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jawad and XX ± Latex smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Jawad and XX ± Latex?

Jawad has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes, Citruses and Rose, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Ambergris and Labdanum. XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose.