Question 1

What's the difference between Val d'Orcia and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Val d'Orcia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfumeurs du Monde (2018) 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 4 accords: Citrus, Sweet, Woody, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Val d'Orcia or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Val d'Orcia scores 3.35/5 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 Val d'Orcia and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Sweet, Woody, Floral, 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, Val d'Orcia 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 Val d'Orcia vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Val d'Orcia scores highest for spring wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Val d'Orcia leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Val d'Orcia vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Val d'Orcia (9)

Unique to Valiant (12)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Val d'Orcia	Valiant
Brand	Parfumeurs du Monde	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2018	2013
Rating	3.35	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	15