Sunset Boulevard vs Bucephalus X
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus X takes 5 of 7 categories.
Sunset BoulevardChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bucephalus XChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sunset Boulevard2/7
Bucephalus X5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bucephalus X
- Community sentiment
- Bucephalus X
- Longevity
- Bucephalus X
- Sillage & projection
- Sunset Boulevard
- Value for money
- Sunset Boulevard
- Versatility
- Bucephalus X
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bucephalus X
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sunset BoulevardPascal MorabitoBucephalus XArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.63/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%
3.98/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerBucephalus XRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
19%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
35%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
51 votes
Category winnerBucephalus XMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus X
SillageSunset Boulevard
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSunset BoulevardBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
citrus60%
patchouli50%
fresh spicy100%
citrus88%
aromatic77%
fresh65%
fruity53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotElemi resinApple
Heart
PepperGeraniumLavender
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmber
Top
BergamotGrapefruitGingerPepper
Heart
AppleGeraniumCinnamonLeatherLavender
Base
VetiverLabdanumPatchouliMyrhh
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer59
Fall88
Winter41
Day100
Night47
Spring82
Summer91
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night85
Category winnerBucephalus XMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,198
PerfumerCorinne Cachen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,368
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerBucephalus XHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito Sunset Boulevard opens with a bright burst of bergamot, crisp apple, and resinous elemi. As it settles, lavender and black pepper add a clean, spicy pulse over an earthy patchouli and warm amber base. Built for casual spring afternoons and warm autumn evenings, it offers an easygoing, fresh spicy fragr…
Reviews →Armaf Bucephalus X opens with a sharp burst of sour grapefruit and spicy ginger, quickly shifting into a sweet, fruit-forward profile on the skin. The initial fresh zing is loud and sharp, but within ten minutes, a clean lavender and crisp apple note take control. As the scent dries down, a warm base of leather and ea…
Reviews →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 is better, Sunset Boulevard or Bucephalus X?
Bucephalus X takes 5 of 7 categories. Sunset Boulevard is rated 3.63/5 from 27 votes; Bucephalus X is rated 3.98/5 from 51 votes. Choose Sunset Boulevard for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bucephalus X for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sunset Boulevard or Bucephalus X?
Bucephalus X lasts longest (Bucephalus X 65/100, Sunset Boulevard 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sunset Boulevard or Bucephalus X?
Projection is very close: Sunset Boulevard 61/100, Bucephalus X 59/100 for sillage.
Do Sunset Boulevard and Bucephalus X smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Pepper and Geranium.
Is Sunset Boulevard or Bucephalus X better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bucephalus X is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus X is the stronger pick. Sunset Boulevard suits daytime wear; Bucephalus X suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunset Boulevard and Bucephalus X?
Sunset Boulevard has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Pepper, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Bucephalus X has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Geranium, Cinnamon and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli and Myrhh.
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