Fragrance comparison

Trepak vs X-Bolt

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 293 ratings analysed

4 wins

Trepak

Alexandria Fragrances

3.9735 votes

Rank #33,880 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

X-Bolt

G. Bellini

3.79258 votes

Rank #15,977 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trepak takes 4 of 7 categories.

Trepak
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
X-Bolt
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Trepak4/7

X-Bolt3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TrepakAlexandria Fragrances

X-BoltG. Bellini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

3.79/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 24%Want 4%

Category winnerTrepakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

20%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

17%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerX-BoltMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTrepak

SillageTrepak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value90

Category winnerX-BoltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminLemonLimeBergamotTarragonOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangPeachTuberoseRoseJasmineVioletHeliotropeBlack Currant

Base

CivetOakmossMuskNutmegClovesLeatherLabdanumSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LemonLimeTarragon

Heart1-2 hrs

AppleFloral Notes

Base3-4 hrs

VanillaWoody NotesBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime and Tarragon. Durations are only published for X-Bolt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall92

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Category winnerTrepakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,880

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerX-BoltHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trepak is a bold, old-school woody musk built around oakmoss, civet, patchouli and spice, then softened with florals and a faint peachy sweetness. It opens bright and aromatic, but quickly turns darker, earthier and more animalic. This is the kind of scent that suits confident wearers, cooler weather and evening use. …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Trepak or X-Bolt?

Trepak takes 4 of 7 categories. Trepak is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes; X-Bolt is rated 3.79/5 from 258 votes. Choose Trepak for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose X-Bolt for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Trepak or X-Bolt?

Trepak lasts longest (Trepak 84/100, X-Bolt 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Trepak or X-Bolt?

Trepak projects furthest (Trepak 83/100, X-Bolt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Trepak and X-Bolt smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime and Tarragon.

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

For summer, Trepak is the stronger pick. For winter, Trepak is the stronger pick. Trepak suits evening wear; X-Bolt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Trepak and X-Bolt?

Trepak has top notes of Cumin, Lemon, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Nutmeg. 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.