Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Shot vs XX ± Latex

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 415 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vanilla Shot

Olfactive Studio

3.65296 votes

Rank #8,641 AmberVanilla

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10%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?

Vanilla Shot takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Shot
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vanilla Shot4/7

XX ± Latex3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla ShotOlfactive Studio

XX ± LatexUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 296 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerVanilla ShotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

296 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Shot

SillageVanilla Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value45

Category winnerXX ± LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronAldehydesCoriander

Heart

Dried FruitsOpoponaxRose

Base

VanillaMyrrhBenzoinCaramel

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

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Category winnerXX ± LatexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex59

Women25

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#8,641

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Category winnerVanilla ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a dry, peppery blast that catches you off guard. Instead of a standard bakery sweetness, saffron and coriander create a dusty, warm spice frame. A clean, soapy pop of aldehydes cuts through the initial heat. As it settles on skin, the fragrance turns resinous and thick, sho…

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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, Vanilla Shot or XX ± Latex?

Vanilla Shot takes 4 of 7 categories. Vanilla Shot is rated 3.65/5 from 296 votes; XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes. Choose Vanilla Shot for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Shot or XX ± Latex?

Vanilla Shot lasts longest (Vanilla Shot 73/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Shot or XX ± Latex?

Vanilla Shot projects furthest (Vanilla Shot 63/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Shot and XX ± Latex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Saffron, Aldehydes and Rose.

Is Vanilla Shot or XX ± Latex better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vanilla Shot and XX ± Latex?

Vanilla Shot has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Coriander, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Opoponax and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Myrrh, Benzoin and Caramel. XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose.