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

Підсумок порівняння

Спільні ноти (6)

Унікальні для Begum (11)

Унікальні для Valiant (9)

Спільні акорди (5)

Часті запитання

Пульс настроїв спільноти — Valiant

Позитивний

Негативний

Властивість	Begum	Valiant
Бренд	Xerjoff	Boadicea the Victorious
Рік	2015	2013
Оцінка	4.16	4.27
Концентрація	—	—
Стать	feminine	feminine
Усього нот	18	15