Question 1

What's the difference between Oud Yusuf and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Oud Yusuf is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ensar Oud (undated) dominated by Oud accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 2 accords: White Floral, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Yusuf or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Yusuf scores 4.63/5 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 Oud Yusuf and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including White Floral, Floral, Orris Root, 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, Oud Yusuf 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 Oud Yusuf vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Oud Yusuf scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Oud Yusuf leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Oud Yusuf vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Oud Yusuf (5)

Unique to Valiant (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Oud Yusuf	Valiant
Brand	Ensar Oud	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	—	2013
Rating	4.63	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	15