Question 1

What's the difference between Back to Paradise and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Back to Paradise is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2015) dominated by 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 4 accords: Floral, Sweet, Woody, Yellow Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Back to Paradise or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Back to Paradise scores 3.80/5 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 Back to Paradise and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Floral, Sweet, Woody, Yellow Floral, Ylang Ylang. 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, Back to Paradise 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 Back to Paradise vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Back to Paradise scores highest for all seasons wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Back to Paradise leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Back to Paradise vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Back to Paradise (8)

Unique to Valiant (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Back to Paradise	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2015	2013
Rating	3.80	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	15