Fragrance comparison

Rafia Gold vs XX ± Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

7 wins

Rafia Gold

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.9237 votes

Rank #16,720 WoodyWarm Spicy

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12%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?

Rafia Gold takes 7 of 7 categories.

Rafia Gold
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rafia Gold7/7

XX ± Latex0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rafia GoldAl Haramain Perfumes

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerRafia GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

59%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

27%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerRafia GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRafia Gold

SillageRafia Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRafia GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronGeraniumLemonWhite Flowers

Heart

SandalwoodRoseAldehydesCedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberPatchouliMuskAmyris

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall90

Winter90

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerRafia GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex29

Women65

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#16,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerRafia GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rafia Gold is a saffron and rose fragrance with a classic aldehydic lift that can read clean, soapy, and bright once it settles. The opening can feel savoury and a little wet on some skin, then it moves into rosy woods and warm amber musk. Reviewers often like it most in hot weather, where it feels fresher and more ra…

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, Rafia Gold or XX ± Latex?

Rafia Gold takes 7 of 7 categories. Rafia Gold is rated 3.92/5 from 37 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Rafia Gold for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rafia Gold or XX ± Latex?

Rafia Gold lasts longest (Rafia Gold 76/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rafia Gold or XX ± Latex?

Rafia Gold projects furthest (Rafia Gold 61/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rafia Gold and XX ± Latex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose and Aldehydes.

Is Rafia Gold or XX ± Latex better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rafia Gold and XX ± Latex?

Rafia Gold has top notes of Saffron, Geranium, Lemon and White Flowers, heart notes of Sandalwood, Rose, Aldehydes and Cedar, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Amyris. XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose.