Boss Bottled
Hugo BossEau de Toilette1998
Side by side
Boss Bottled vs. X-Bolt
Is Boss Bottled better than X-Bolt?
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
freshfruityvanillaSweetwoodyaromaticcitruspowdery
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 Boss Bottled and X-Bolt?
| 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
How do Boss Bottled and X-Bolt smell?
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
What notes do Boss Bottled and X-Bolt share?
Top
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
LemonLimeTarragon
Heart
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
AppleLavenderMuskBlack Pepper
Base
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
VanillaCardamomWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotCitrus fruitsLemon
LemonLime
Fruity Notes
AppleOliveOlive TreePlum
Apple
Spicy Notes
CinnamonClove
CardamomBlack Pepper
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwoodMahogany
Woody Notes
Floral Notes
CarnationGeranium
Lavender
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Boss Bottled and X-Bolt work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Boss Bottled or X-Bolt?
| Boss Bottled | X-Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Boss Bottled and 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
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
Where to buy Boss Bottled and X-Bolt
| Boss Bottled | X-Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $25.95ecosmetics | — |
| 1.6 oz | $83.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.3 oz | $44.00ecosmetics | — |
| 6.7 oz | $138.00ecosmetics | — |
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