Question 1

What's the difference between Abraxas and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Abraxas is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2017) dominated by White Floral accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: White Floral, Yellow Floral, Woody, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Abraxas or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Abraxas scores 3.63/5 vs Valiant at 4.27/5. Valiant's standout strength: Accessible pricing option through decants and partial bottles. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Abraxas and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Yellow Floral, Woody, Floral, Sweet. Valiant: Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious is viewed as a premium fragrance with adequate quality, but the r/fragrance community consensus is that its high MSRP doesn't represent proportionally better performance than more affordable options.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Abraxas or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Valiant: Price does not justify performance compared to cheaper alternatives Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Abraxas vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Abraxas scores highest for spring wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Abraxas leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Abraxas vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Abraxas (9)

Unique to Valiant (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Abraxas	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2017	2013
Rating	3.63	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	15