Fragrance comparison

XX ± Latex vs Arabica Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Arabica Oud

Al Hunaidi

4.605 votes

Rank #30,313 Warm SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arabica Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arabica Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

XX ± Latex1/4

Arabica Oud3/4

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

XX ± LatexUERMI

Arabica OudAl Hunaidi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityArabica Oud

SillageArabica Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerArabica OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

floral84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VinylAldehydesSea NotesSaffronRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonFlowersAldehydes

Heart

RoseSaffronSpicesFruitsSmoke

Base

LeatherAmberAgarwood (Oud)Balsamic NotesWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Saffron 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

Summer79

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night44

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Casual 43%Work 36%Date 11%Party 10%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Overall rank#30,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerXX ± LatexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Arabica Oud is a warm, smoky leather rose with a bright lemony, slightly aldehydic lift at the start, then saffron, spice and a faint fruity haze before it settles into ambered woods and oud. It is often compared to Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade in style, with a strong presence and very long wear. Go easy on sprays, and …

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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, XX ± Latex or Arabica Oud?

Arabica Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes; Arabica Oud is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arabica Oud for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, XX ± Latex or Arabica Oud?

Arabica Oud lasts longest (Arabica Oud 90/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XX ± Latex or Arabica Oud?

Arabica Oud projects furthest (Arabica Oud 75/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XX ± Latex and Arabica Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron and Rose.

Is XX ± Latex or Arabica Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in XX ± Latex and Arabica Oud?

XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose. Arabica Oud has top notes of Lemon, Flowers and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Spices and Fruits, a base of Leather, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Balsamic Notes.