Question 1

What's the difference between Love Poison and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Love Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2015) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, White Floral, Powdery, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Love Poison or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Love Poison scores 4.19/5 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 Love Poison and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, White Floral, Powdery, Woody, Citrus. 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, Love Poison 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 Love Poison vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Love Poison scores highest for winter wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Love Poison leans evening, Valiant leans daytime.

Love Poison vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Love Poison (9)

Unique to Valiant (10)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Love Poison	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2015	2013
Rating	4.19	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	15