Question 1

What's the difference between Fire Sapphire and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Fire Sapphire is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2020) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Powdery, Floral, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Fire Sapphire or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fire Sapphire scores 4.30/5 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 Fire Sapphire and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Floral, Sweet, Vanilla. 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, Fire Sapphire 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 Fire Sapphire vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Fire Sapphire scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Fire Sapphire leans evening, Valiant leans daytime.

Fire Sapphire vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Fire Sapphire (7)

Unique to Valiant (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Fire Sapphire	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2020	2013
Rating	4.30	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	15