Fragrance comparison

XX ± Latex vs Attar Alwan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

5 wins

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Attar Alwan

Swiss Arabian

3.6825 votes

Rank #52,746 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XX ± Latex takes 5 of 7 categories.

XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Attar Alwan
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

XX ± Latex5/7

Attar Alwan2/7

Ratings & consensus: XX ± Latex
Community sentiment: XX ± Latex
Longevity: XX ± Latex
Sillage & projection: Attar Alwan
Value for money: XX ± Latex
Versatility: Attar Alwan
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

Attar AlwanSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

3.68/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerXX ± LatexRating 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

36%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerXX ± LatexMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityXX ± Latex

SillageAttar Alwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerXX ± LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

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

RoseSaffronCitrusesAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumNutmegHeliotrope

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskFrench labdanum

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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerAttar AlwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Overall rank#52,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Attar Alwan is an opulent floral concentrate defined by sharp aldehydes and deep rose. It balances a spicy heart of nutmeg and geranium against a resinous base of patchouli and labdanum. This 2011 release offers a textured, classic profile that suits formal evening wear in cooler weather. It is a potent, traditional c…

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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 Attar Alwan?

XX ± Latex takes 5 of 7 categories. XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes; Attar Alwan is rated 3.68/5 from 25 votes. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Attar Alwan for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, XX ± Latex or Attar Alwan?

They last about the same: XX ± Latex 60/100, Attar Alwan 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, XX ± Latex or Attar Alwan?

Attar Alwan projects furthest (Attar Alwan 67/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XX ± Latex and Attar Alwan smell similar?

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

Is XX ± Latex or Attar Alwan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in XX ± Latex and Attar Alwan?

XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose. Attar Alwan has top notes of Rose, Saffron, Citruses and Aldehydes, heart notes of Geranium, Nutmeg and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and French labdanum.