Question 1

What's the difference between Golden Aries and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Golden Aries 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 5 accords: Floral, White Floral, Yellow Floral, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Golden Aries or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Golden Aries scores 4.15/5 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 Golden Aries and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Floral, White Floral, Yellow Floral, Sweet, Woody. 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, Golden Aries 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 Golden Aries vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Golden Aries scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Golden Aries leans evening, Valiant leans daytime.

Golden Aries vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Golden Aries (9)

Unique to Valiant (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Golden Aries	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2015	2013
Rating	4.15	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	15