Question 1

What's the difference between Milady and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Milady is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2016) dominated by Rose accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Powdery, Floral, Vanilla, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Milady or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Milady scores 3.82/5 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 Milady and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Powdery, Floral, Vanilla, White Floral, Mandarin Orange. 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, Milady 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 Milady vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

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

Milady vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Milady (7)

Unique to Valiant (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Milady	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2016	2013
Rating	3.82	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	15