Question 1

What's the difference between Dominant and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Dominant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2015) dominated by Oud accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 2 accords: Citrus, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Dominant or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dominant scores 3.73/5 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 Dominant and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Citrus, White Floral, Orange, Jasmine, Amber. 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, Dominant 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 Dominant vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Dominant scores highest for summer wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Dominant leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Dominant vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Dominant (3)

Unique to Valiant (12)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Dominant	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2015	2013
Rating	3.73	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	15