Fragrance comparison

X-Bolt vs Eden

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 419 ratings analysed

X-Bolt

G. Bellini

3.79258 votes

Rank #15,977 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Eden

Paradis des Sens

4.27161 votes

Rank #7,550 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eden takes 7 of 8 categories.

X-Bolt
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eden
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

X-Bolt1/8

Eden7/8

Ratings & consensus: Eden
Community sentiment: Eden
Longevity: Eden
Sillage & projection: Eden
Value for money: X-Bolt
Versatility: Eden
Note pyramid (duration): Eden
Fragranxe ranking: Eden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X-BoltG. Bellini

EdenParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 24%Want 4%

4.27/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerEdenRating 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

58%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerEdenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEden

SillageEden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value51

Category winnerX-BoltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and green

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonIvyGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

AppleThymeVetiverPink Pepper

Base4-6+ hrs

Woody NotesMuskAmbergris

Category winnerEdenLongest dry-down: 4-6+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter24

Day100

Night37

Category winnerEdenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

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

Men41

Unisex49

Women10

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#7,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEdenHigher 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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Eden by Paradis des Sens opens with an immediate burst of sour lime, juicy grapefruit, and crushed ivy leaf. It smells like a sunlit orchard right after morning rain. The citrus bite is sharp and realistic without turning into floor cleaner. Within twenty minutes, sweet apple, garden thyme, and dry pink pepper smooth …

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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 Eden?

Eden takes 7 of 8 categories. X-Bolt is rated 3.79/5 from 258 votes; Eden is rated 4.27/5 from 161 votes. Choose X-Bolt for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eden for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, X-Bolt or Eden?

Eden lasts longest (Eden 69/100, X-Bolt 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X-Bolt or Eden?

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

Do X-Bolt and Eden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Apple and Woody Notes.

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

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

What are the notes in X-Bolt and Eden?

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. Eden has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Ivy and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apple, Thyme, Vetiver and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Ambergris.