Question 1

What's the difference between Tender Vetiver and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Tender Vetiver is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Flavia (2024) dominated by Woody accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Tender Vetiver or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tender Vetiver scores 3.92/5 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 Tender Vetiver and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 1 accords, including Woody, Jasmine. 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, Tender Vetiver 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 Tender Vetiver vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Tender Vetiver scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Tender Vetiver leans evening, Valiant leans daytime.

Tender Vetiver vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Tender Vetiver (5)

Unique to Valiant (14)

Shared Accords (1)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Tender Vetiver	Valiant
Brand	Flavia	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2024	2013
Rating	3.92	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	15