X-Bolt
G. BelliniEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
X-Bolt vs. Boss Bottled
Is X-Bolt better than Boss Bottled?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaAppleLemon
vanillacitruswoodyfruityfreshgreenaromaticsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between X-Bolt and Boss Bottled?
| 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
How do X-Bolt and Boss Bottled smell?
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
What notes do X-Bolt and Boss Bottled share?
Top
LemonLimeTarragon
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
Heart
AppleLavenderMuskBlack Pepper
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
Base
VanillaCardamomWoody Notes
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonLime
BergamotCitrus fruitsLemon
Fruity Notes
Apple
AppleOliveOlive TreePlum
Spicy Notes
CardamomBlack Pepper
CinnamonClove
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwoodMahogany
Floral Notes
Lavender
CarnationGeranium
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do X-Bolt and Boss Bottled work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, X-Bolt or Boss Bottled?
| X-Bolt | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about X-Bolt and Boss Bottled?
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
Where to buy X-Bolt and Boss Bottled
| X-Bolt | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $25.95ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $83.00ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | — | $44.00ecosmetics |
| 6.7 oz | — | $138.00ecosmetics |
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