Fragrance comparison

X-Bolt vs Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

X-Bolt

G. Bellini

3.79258 votes

Rank #15,977 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров

Art Deco Perfumes

4.0911 votes

Rank #49,576 CitrusHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров 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.
Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров
Choose it for a citrus and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

X-Bolt2/5

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров3/5

Ratings & consensus: Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров
Sillage & projection: Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров
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

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский ОстровArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 24%Want 4%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 17%Want 62%

Category winnerVasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский ОстровRating 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

27%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров

SillageVasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value50

Category winnerX-BoltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

citrus100%

herbal92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus 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

LimeLemonAldehydesBergamot

Heart

ChrysanthemumJasmineAppleLilacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tolu BalsamMuskVanilla

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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#49,576

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

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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A bright, aromatic floral woody musk with a sharp citrus lift, a green herbal edge, and a soft powdery base. Vasilyevsky Ostrov opens with lemon, lime, bergamot, and aldehydes, then settles into lilac, jasmine, lily of the valley, and apple over musk, vanilla, and tolu balsam. It looks best for someone who likes fresh…

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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 Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров?

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров takes 3 of 5 categories. X-Bolt is rated 3.79/5 from 258 votes; Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose X-Bolt for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров for a citrus and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, X-Bolt or Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров?

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров lasts longest (Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров 75/100, X-Bolt 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X-Bolt or Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров?

Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров projects furthest (Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров 81/100, X-Bolt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X-Bolt and Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Apple and Vanilla.

Is X-Bolt or Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров better for summer or winter?

X-Bolt suits daytime wear; Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X-Bolt and Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров?

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. Vasilyevsky Ostrov Васильевский Остров has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Jasmine, Apple and Lilac, a base of Tolu Balsam, Musk and Vanilla.