Bolt of Lightning
Jar Parfums2001
Side by side
Bolt of Lightning vs. Kinmokusei
Bolt of Lightning rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Kinmokusei projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bolt of Lightning | Kinmokusei | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2018 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Joel Arthur Rosenthal | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bolt of Lightning
Green
Tuberose
White Floral
Animalic
Kinmokusei
Floral
Fruity
Citrus
Woody
Lactonic
Soft Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green Notes
Bergamot
Heart—
Osmanthus
Base
Tuberose
MuskWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bolt of Lightning | Kinmokusei | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Some fragrances arrive loud. Kinmokusei doesn't. It's the scent that stays close, that people notice only when they're near. Osmanthus sweetness, soft musk, and warm wood.Kinmokusei