Question 1

What's the difference between Zayed 2018 and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Zayed 2018 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (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, Woody, Powdery, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Zayed 2018 or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Zayed 2018 scores 4.06/5 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 Zayed 2018 and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Citrus, Woody, Powdery, Floral, 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, Zayed 2018 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 Zayed 2018 vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Zayed 2018 scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Zayed 2018 leans evening, Valiant leans daytime.

Zayed 2018 vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Zayed 2018 (7)

Unique to Valiant (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Zayed 2018	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2018	2013
Rating	4.06	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	15