Is Lidl X-Bolt a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled?
Boss Bottled EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | 2012 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
X-Bolt EDT
Boss Bottled EDP offers a richer, spicier experience compared to the budget-friendly G Bellini X-Bolt. Bottled EDP leans into warm spices and a deeper woodiness, while X-Bolt stays brighter with its citrus and vanilla focus. Bottled EDP has better longevity and projection. If you want depth and performance, go for Bottled EDP. If you want a fresh, inoffensive, and very affordable daily scent, X-Bolt is the winner. They both share an apple note, but their overall profile differs significantly beyond that.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Boss Bottled
- X-Bolt
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a longer-lasting, more potent scent.
- You prefer warm spicy and woody notes.
- You want a more luxurious, complex fragrance.
- You want better performance for evenings out.
- You're on a tight budget.
- You want a light, everyday fragrance.
- You prefer a fresher, cleaner scent profile.
- You want something inoffensive for the office.
A spicier, richer take on the classic Boss Bottled, this EDP brings depth, warmth, and a confident edge without losing its signature apple freshness. Office-ready but versatile enough for dates or crisp evenings.
A convincing take on the Boss Bottled style, clean and easygoing. Crisp apple, lemon and lime sit on soft vanilla and woods, with modest projection and a quiet presence that suits nearly any day.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Apple
19%
vs
19%
Cinnamon
16% share of the perfume
Cardamom
15% share of the perfume
Chestnut
11% share of the perfume
Carnation
2% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm spicy, woody, and aromatic profile makes this ideal for fall and spring, while the fresh apple and bergamot add enough brightness for some winter and milder summer days. The richness and warmth lean toward cooler temperatures but not extreme heat.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and sophisticated spicy-woody composition work well for office and date settings, offering confidence without overwhelming. Less suited for sports or very formal black tie due to its modern, approachable warmth.
Seasons
The crisp apple, citrus, and light vanilla make X-Bolt ideal for spring and autumn, with enough warmth and subtle sweetness for cooler days but not heavy enough for deep winter. Its freshness and soft projection also make it wearable on mild summer days.
Occasions
Perfect for the office and casual daily use due to its inoffensive, clean, and subtly sweet character plus moderate projection. Less suited to formal or sporty occasions where either more gravitas or higher freshness is required.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Apple
Adds carnation and cedar, drops bergamot and cardamom
Where to buy
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