Question 1

What's the difference between Ambitious and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Ambitious is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2016) dominated by Amber accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Ambitious or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ambitious scores 4.28/5 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 Ambitious and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Vanilla, Orris Root, Jasmine. 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, Ambitious 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 Ambitious vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Ambitious scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Ambitious leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Ambitious vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Ambitious (6)

Unique to Valiant (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Ambitious	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2016	2013
Rating	4.28	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	15