Fragrance comparison

XX ± Latex vs Zahra

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 502 ratings analysed

XX ± Latex

UERMI · 2014

3.68119 votes

Rank #18,035 VinylAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Zahra

Swiss Arabian

3.94383 votes

Rank #5,825 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zahra takes 6 of 7 categories.

XX ± Latex
Choose it for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zahra
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

XX ± Latex1/7

Zahra6/7

Ratings & consensus: Zahra
Community sentiment: Zahra
Longevity: Zahra
Sillage & projection: Zahra
Value for money: Zahra
Versatility: XX ± Latex
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zahra

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

XX ± LatexUERMI

ZahraSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 66%

3.94/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerZahraRating 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

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerZahraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityZahra

SillageZahra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vinyl100%

aldehydic83%

marine65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match5%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

Notes

Fruity NotesRed BerriesMimosaMarigoldVanilleMuskJasmineSaffronSandalwoodGreen NotesAgarwood (Oud)Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXX ± LatexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

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

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,035

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2014

Reviews11

Overall rank#5,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerZahraHigher 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 →

Zahra by Swiss Arabian is a concentrated perfume oil for women that centers on a blend of fruits, florals, and musk. It projects a sweet and fruity character, making it a reliable choice for cooler evenings or festive gatherings. The scent features a prominent mix of berries and jasmine, settling into a warm, powdery …

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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 Zahra?

Zahra takes 6 of 7 categories. XX ± Latex is rated 3.68/5 from 119 votes; Zahra is rated 3.94/5 from 383 votes. Choose XX ± Latex for a vinyl and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zahra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.