Fragrance comparison

XX ± Latex vs Unrequited

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

3 wins

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Unrequited

Bel Rebel

3.0522 votes

Rank #61,373 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XX ± Latex takes 3 of 5 categories.

XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unrequited
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

XX ± Latex3/5

Unrequited2/5

Ratings & consensus: XX ± Latex
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unrequited
Sillage & projection: Unrequited
Value for money: XX ± Latex
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

UnrequitedBel Rebel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

3.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

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

18%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

32%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityUnrequited

SillageUnrequited

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value42

Category winnerXX ± LatexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

aldehydic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

metallic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aldehydic and fresh

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

RoseAldehydes

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseBlack Pepper

Base

SaffronMusk

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

Summer11

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

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

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Overall rank#61,373

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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Unrequited by Bel Rebel shifts the traditional floral narrative with its sharp, metallic rose. Built around heavy aldehydes and a cold, almost plastic-like rose oxide accord, this unisex blend suits spring days when you want something challenging rather than comforting. It is a bold, modern scent designed for those wh…

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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 Unrequited?

XX ± Latex takes 3 of 5 categories. XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes; Unrequited is rated 3.05/5 from 22 votes. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unrequited for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, XX ± Latex or Unrequited?

Unrequited lasts longest (Unrequited 69/100, XX ± Latex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XX ± Latex or Unrequited?

Unrequited projects furthest (Unrequited 61/100, XX ± Latex 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XX ± Latex and Unrequited smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron and Rose.

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

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

What are the notes in XX ± Latex and Unrequited?

XX ± Latex features Vinyl, Aldehydes, Sea Notes, Saffron and Rose. Unrequited has top notes of Rose and Aldehydes, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Saffron and Musk.