Boss Bottled
Hugo BossEau de Toilette1998
Side by side
Boss Bottled vs. X-Bolt
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
| Boss Bottled | X-Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Annick Menardo | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Boss Bottled
Fresh
Fruity
Leather
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Iris
Warm Spicy
X-Bolt
Vanilla
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Fresh
Green
Floral
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
LemonLimeTarragon
Heart
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
AppleLavenderMuskBlack Pepper
Base
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
VanillaCardamomWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Boss Bottled | X-Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Boss Bottled | X-Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
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