Bolt of Lightning
Jar Parfums2001
Side by side
Bolt of Lightning vs. Nuit de Bakélite
Is Bolt of Lightning better than Nuit de Bakélite?
Nuit de Bakélite rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Tuberose
greentuberosewhite floralanimalic
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 Bolt of Lightning and Nuit de Bakélite?
| Bolt of Lightning | Nuit de Bakélite | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2017 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Joel Arthur Rosenthal | Isabelle Doyen |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bolt of Lightning and Nuit de Bakélite smell?
Bolt of Lightning
Green
Tuberose
White Floral
Animalic
Nuit de Bakélite
Herbal
Aromatic Herbal
Tuberose
Tuberose White Floral
Green Bitter
Aromatic
White Floral
Leather Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bolt of Lightning and Nuit de Bakélite share?
Top
Green Notes
AngelicaGalbanumSaffron
Heart—
TuberoseDavanaYlang-Ylang
Base
Tuberose
BirchCade Juniper WoodStyraxKaro KaroundeLabdanumMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bolt of Lightning or Nuit de Bakélite?
| Bolt of Lightning | Nuit de Bakélite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bolt of Lightning and Nuit de Bakélite?
The opening isn't a hurdle to clear before the 'real' fragrance begins. That green accord is the composition. Some find it a shock. Others find it the whole point. Both are right.Bolt of Lightning
This is not a polite fragrance. Nuit de Bakélite opens aggressive, stays intense, and leaves a smoky halo that announces your presence long after application.Nuit de Bakélite
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