Fragrance comparison

X-Bolt vs Moscow Mule

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 2,479 ratings analysed

4 wins

X-Bolt

G. Bellini

3.79258 votes

Rank #15,977 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Moscow Mule

Juliette Has A Gun

3.402,221 votes

Rank #6,997 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X-Bolt takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

X-Bolt4/7

Moscow Mule3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X-BoltG. Bellini

Moscow MuleJuliette Has A Gun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 24%Want 4%

3.40/ 5 · 2,221 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerX-BoltRating 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

19%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

1,968 votes

Category winnerX-BoltMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMoscow Mule

SillageMoscow Mule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value43

Category winnerX-BoltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

citrus100%

musky91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

fresh65%

floral56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh

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

BergamotLimeLemon

Heart

GingerHedioneApple

Base

White MuskWoody NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amberwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Apple 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerX-BoltMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

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

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#6,997

PerfumerRomano Ricci

Launched—

Reviews243

Category winnerMoscow MuleHigher 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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Moscow Mule opens with a sharp, fizzy blast of lime and bergamot that immediately recalls the classic cocktail. The heart introduces ginger and apple, providing a crisp, spicy freshness. As it dries, it settles into a clean, musky base with woody notes. Perfect for hot summer days, it offers a refreshing, skin-like fi…

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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 Moscow Mule?

X-Bolt takes 4 of 7 categories. X-Bolt is rated 3.79/5 from 258 votes; Moscow Mule is rated 3.40/5 from 2,221 votes. Choose X-Bolt for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moscow Mule for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, X-Bolt or Moscow Mule?

Moscow Mule lasts longest (Moscow Mule 54/100, X-Bolt 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X-Bolt or Moscow Mule?

Moscow Mule projects furthest (Moscow Mule 49/100, X-Bolt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X-Bolt and Moscow Mule smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Apple and Woody Notes.

Is X-Bolt or Moscow Mule better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in X-Bolt and Moscow Mule?

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. Moscow Mule has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Hedione and Apple, a base of White Musk, Woody Notes, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Amberwood.