Fragrance comparison

X-Bolt vs Citric World

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

X-Bolt

G. Bellini

3.79258 votes

Rank #15,977 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Citric World

Ainash Parfums

4.1010 votes

Rank #36,883 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citric World takes 3 of 5 categories.

X-Bolt
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citric World
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

X-Bolt2/5

Citric World3/5

Ratings & consensus: Citric World
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citric World
Sillage & projection: Citric World
Value for money: X-Bolt
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

X-BoltG. Bellini

Citric WorldAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 24%Want 4%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerCitric WorldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

60%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCitric World

SillageCitric World

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value25

Category winnerX-BoltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLimeTarragon

Heart1-2 hrs

AppleFloral Notes

Base3-4 hrs

VanillaWoody NotesBalsamic Notes

Top

LimeGrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart

Red BerriesVetiverBlack CurrantAppleCedarPepper

Base

RoseAmbroxanJasmineVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

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

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#36,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerX-BoltHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Citric World opens with a sharp burst of lime, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a fruity woody core with black currant, apple, cedar and a light peppery edge. It reads bright, modern and masculine. The dry-down adds ambroxan, soft florals and a touch of vanilla, which smooths the citrus without turnin…

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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, X-Bolt or Citric World?

Citric World takes 3 of 5 categories. X-Bolt is rated 3.79/5 from 258 votes; Citric World is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose X-Bolt for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citric World for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, X-Bolt or Citric World?

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

Which projects more, X-Bolt or Citric World?

Citric World projects furthest (Citric World 56/100, X-Bolt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X-Bolt and Citric World smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Apple and Vanilla.

Is X-Bolt or Citric World better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in X-Bolt and Citric World?

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. Citric World has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Vetiver, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Rose, Ambroxan, Jasmine and Vanilla.