Question 1

What's the difference between XVII Baroque Siberian Pine and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

XVII Baroque Siberian Pine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Clive Christian (2017) dominated by Aromatic 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: Woody, Citrus, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, XVII Baroque Siberian Pine or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, XVII Baroque Siberian Pine scores 4.09/5 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 XVII Baroque Siberian Pine and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Citrus, White Floral, Neroli, 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, XVII Baroque Siberian Pine 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 XVII Baroque Siberian Pine vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

XVII Baroque Siberian Pine scores highest for spring wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. XVII Baroque Siberian Pine leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

XVII Baroque Siberian Pine vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to XVII Baroque Siberian Pine (12)

Unique to Valiant (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	XVII Baroque Siberian Pine	Valiant
Brand	Clive Christian	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2017	2013
Rating	4.09	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	15