X-Bolt
G. BelliniEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
X-Bolt vs. Boss Bottled
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| X-Bolt | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 1998 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
X-Bolt
Vanilla
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Fresh
Green
Floral
Aromatic
Boss Bottled
Fresh
Fruity
Leather
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonLimeTarragon
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
Heart
AppleLavenderMuskBlack Pepper
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
Base
VanillaCardamomWoody Notes
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| X-Bolt | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about X-Bolt: it doesn't try to be something it isn't. No overwrought promises or dramatic transformations. What it is, is a clean, straightforward fragrance that does its job well.X-Bolt
It's been the baseline for 'masculine done right' since 1998, and for good reason. Fruity-sweet without being juvenile, warm without being heavy. The kind of scent that earns the word 'reliable' like.Boss Bottled
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| X-Bolt | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
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