Fragrance comparison

XX ± Latex vs Durra

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,872 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

XX ± Latex3/7

Durra4/7

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

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerDurraRating 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

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerXX ± LatexMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value26

Category winnerXX ± LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match8%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes and Sea Notes. 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

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

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

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,872

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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Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

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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 Durra?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, XX ± Latex or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XX ± Latex or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XX ± Latex and Durra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Sea Notes.

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

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

What are the notes in XX ± Latex and Durra?

XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose. Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle.