Fragrance comparison

XX ± Latex vs Ohoud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ohoud

Swiss Arabian

3.867 votes

Rank #42,053 PowderyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ohoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ohoud
Choose it for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

XX ± Latex1/4

Ohoud3/4

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

OhoudSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOhoud

SillageOhoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOhoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

powdery100%

oud92%

musky84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

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

RoseAldehydesSaffronCitruses

Heart

HeliotropeDamask RoseGeraniumCoumarinNutmeg

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliLabdanum

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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Overall rank#42,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ohoud by Swiss Arabian is a heavy, woody-spicy fragrance for men centered on oud, rose, and saffron. Launched in 2014, it is a potent, powdery, and musky composition. It suits those seeking a bold, resinous profile for evening wear in cooler months. This fragrance is best experienced when you have a preference for int…

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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 Ohoud?

Ohoud takes 3 of 4 categories. XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes; Ohoud is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ohoud for a powdery and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, XX ± Latex or Ohoud?

Ohoud lasts longest (Ohoud 71/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XX ± Latex or Ohoud?

Ohoud projects furthest (Ohoud 68/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XX ± Latex and Ohoud 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 Ohoud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in XX ± Latex and Ohoud?

XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose. Ohoud has top notes of Rose, Aldehydes, Saffron and Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose, Geranium and Coumarin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum.