Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs X-Bolt

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sublime

Ajne

—0 votes

Rank #73,161 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

X-Bolt

G. Bellini

3.79258 votes

Rank #15,630 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
X-Bolt
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sublime2/3

X-Bolt1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sublime
Sillage & projection: Sublime
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X-Bolt

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SublimeAjne

X-BoltG. Bellini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.79/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 24%Want 4%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

17%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

yellow floral42%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lime

Heart

Lime (Linden) Blossom

Base

VanillaWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

LemonLimeTarragon

Heart1-2 hrs

AppleFloral Notes

Base3-4 hrs

VanillaWoody NotesBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesLime, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for X-Bolt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerX-BoltHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Ajne is a lime-forward citrus gourmand that quickly turns softer and creamier on skin. The opening reads like fresh lime zest and juice, then a gentle linden blossom nuance smooths the edges before the dry-down settles into vanilla with a light, clean woodiness. If you like bright citrus with a comforting v…

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G. Bellini X-Bolt delivers a crisp, energizing splash built for effortless daily wear. The scent kicks off with an immediate snap of tart lemon and herbal tarragon before settling into juicy green apple. As that initial citrus burst softens on the skin, a steady base of warm vanilla, balsamic resins, and light cedarwo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or X-Bolt?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 60/100, X-Bolt 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or X-Bolt?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 50/100, X-Bolt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and X-Bolt smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

Is Sublime or X-Bolt better for summer or winter?

X-Bolt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and X-Bolt?

Sublime has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. X-Bolt has top notes of Lemon, Lime and Tarragon, heart notes of Apple and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Balsamic Notes.