Question 1

What's the difference between Whiplash and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Whiplash is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ex Nihilo (2024) 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 3 accords: Citrus, Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Whiplash or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Whiplash scores 3.82/5 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 Whiplash and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Citrus, Floral, Woody, Orange, Mandarin 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, Whiplash 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 Whiplash vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

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

Whiplash vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Whiplash (7)

Unique to Valiant (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Whiplash	Valiant
Brand	Ex Nihilo	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2024	2013
Rating	3.82	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	15