Fragrance comparison

Ohoud vs XX ± Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ohoud

Swiss Arabian

3.867 votes

Rank #42,085 PowderyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,036 VinylAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ohoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ohoud
Choose it for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ohoud3/4

XX ± Latex1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ohoud
Sillage & projection: Ohoud
Value for money: Ohoud
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

OhoudSwiss Arabian

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOhoud

SillageOhoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOhoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

oud92%

musky84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

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

RoseAldehydesSaffronCitruses

Heart

HeliotropeDamask RoseGeraniumCoumarinNutmeg

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliLabdanum

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Aldehydes 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

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#42,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,036

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerXX ± LatexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ohoud by Swiss Arabian is a heavy, woody-spicy fragrance for men centered on oud, rose, and saffron. Launched in 2014, it is a potent, powdery, and musky composition. It suits those seeking a bold, resinous profile for evening wear in cooler months. This fragrance is best experienced when you have a preference for int…

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, Ohoud or XX ± Latex?

Ohoud takes 3 of 4 categories. Ohoud is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Ohoud for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ohoud or XX ± Latex?

Ohoud lasts longest (Ohoud 71/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ohoud or XX ± Latex?

Ohoud projects furthest (Ohoud 68/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ohoud and XX ± Latex smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Ohoud and XX ± Latex?

Ohoud has top notes of Rose, Aldehydes, Saffron and Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose, Geranium and Coumarin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum. XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose.