Question 1

What's the difference between Torc Oud and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Torc Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (undated) dominated by Fruity 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: Powdery, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Torc Oud or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Torc Oud scores 4.15/5 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 Torc Oud and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 3 accords, including Powdery, Vanilla, Woody, Orange, 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, Torc Oud 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 Torc Oud vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Torc Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Torc Oud leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Torc Oud vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Torc Oud (15)

Unique to Valiant (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Torc Oud	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	—	2013
Rating	4.15	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	21	15