Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious
Men Women 2013
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Description
Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is Christian Provenzano. The top notes include ylang-ylang, mandarin, petit grain, orange, and grapefruit; the heart reveals orange blossom, lily root, cherry blossom, neroli, and Indian jasmine; while the base notes settle on vanilla, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood,…
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Key notes
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Top
ylang-ylang
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Heart
orange blossom
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Base
vanilla
Community
655 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 6.9%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
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About Valiant
Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is Christian Provenzano. The top notes include ylang-ylang, mandarin, petit grain, orange, and grapefruit; the heart reveals orange blossom, lily root, cherry blossom, neroli, and Indian jasmine; while the base notes settle on vanilla, tonka bean, amber, sandalwood, and patchouli.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
339 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
418 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
312 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Very expensive
293 votes
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exisele
Try it first as a decant: it smells like an old-money woman. I’m not talking about cash, but upper-class manners. This scent is exclusive to that group, designed to distinguish them from the ‘new rich’ who wear high-impact perfumes so everyone knows they’re new. It’s a reality, not a critique.
Dr.No
If you want to smell like an older, wealthy woman (like your aunt), keep reading. It opens floral (violet, rose, ylang-ylang) with citrus and a powdery touch over a creamy, vanilla-like sandalwood base. Delicate and polished. Then the citrus fades and the powdery notes (lily-of-the-valley root) rise to the skin. Elegant sweetness, not dense. Moderate projection, unisex but very feminine. Dry down is exquisite on women. Quality is superior to Xerjoff, though the price of $1,200 ($900 today) seems excessive since it doesn’t feel that unique. Still, one of the best from the English house.
jrmoncada1
This fragrance needs to be tested in semi-warm or warm weather with a breeze… it’s the most delicious thing I’ve ever smelled, and the quality is worth every penny for its longevity and projection.
laenfermeria
Inspired by the previous comment, I grabbed a sample on sale. Ideal for those who can’t access certain products or buy blind. I used a drop before a coffee with friends; within an hour, my friend was captivated. My group doesn’t care about perfumery, but the morning turned into a monologue about fragrances. Valiant is bright at first, but at 3-4 hours, it explodes with white flowers, iris, and sandalwood. Though sweet from tonka, it has masterful elegance. Wearable anytime. It doesn’t go unnoticed for being eccentric, but for sparking interest when someone else smells it. The high price guarantees exclusivity, making it a candidate for a signature scent.
Eric Rosetti
I found it at Harrods in October. The girl from Boadicea gifted me 5ml in my own bottle. We all have a Holy Grail, a fragrance you search for and, once found, you stop searching. I found mine in Valiant. I have no words: it’s wonderful, comforting, and precious. It will be my scent for special occasions: romantic dinners, weekends in Europe, or family events. I want it to be my olfactory aurea during the most beautiful moments of my life.