Question 1

What's the difference between Torero and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Torero is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2021) dominated by Citrus 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: Citrus, Woody, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Torero or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Torero scores 4.14/5 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 Torero and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Citrus, Woody, Powdery, Sweet, Floral. 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, Torero 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 Torero vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

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

Torero vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Torero (12)

Unique to Valiant (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Torero	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2021	2013
Rating	4.14	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	15