Question 1

What's the difference between Exalted and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Exalted is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2016) 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, Citrus, Woody, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Exalted or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Exalted scores 3.81/5 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 Exalted and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Citrus, Woody, Powdery, 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, Exalted 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 Exalted vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

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

Exalted vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Exalted (18)

Unique to Valiant (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Exalted	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2016	2013
Rating	3.81	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	25	15