Question 1

What's the difference between Begum and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Begum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2015) dominated by Woody accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Powdery, Floral, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Begum or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Begum scores 4.16/5 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 Begum and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Powdery, Floral, Sweet, Vanilla. 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, Begum 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 Begum vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Begum scores highest for all seasons wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Begum leans daytime, Valiant leans daytime.

Begum vs Valiant

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Нийтлэг нот (6)

Begum-д өвөрмөц (11)

Valiant-д өвөрмөц (9)

Нийтлэг аккорд (5)

Түгээмэл асуулт

Нийгэмлэгийн сэтгэлийн пульс — Valiant

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Шинж	Begum	Valiant
Брэнд	Xerjoff	Boadicea the Victorious
Он	2015	2013
Үнэлгээ	4.16	4.27
Концентраци	—	—
Хүйс	feminine	feminine
Нийт нот	18	15