Question 1

What's the difference between Indochine and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Indochine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2013) dominated by Amber accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 3 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Indochine or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Indochine scores 4.34/5 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 Indochine and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Indochine 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 Indochine vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Indochine scores highest for spring wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Indochine leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Indochine vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Unique to Valiant (15)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Indochine	Valiant
Brand	Xerjoff	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2013	2013
Rating	4.34	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	15