Question 1

What's the difference between Virago and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Virago is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2019) dominated by White Floral accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 6 accords: White Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Virago or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Virago scores 3.75/5 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 Virago and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 6 accords, including White Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery. 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, Virago 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 Virago vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Virago scores highest for winter wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Virago leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Virago vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Virago (3)

Unique to Valiant (10)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Virago	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2019	2013
Rating	3.75	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	15