Valiant

There are a lot of floral-amber fragrances out there that try to feel elegant and uplifting. Valiant doesn’t try. It just is. From the first spray, it’s bright and smooth, opening with a golden wave of ylang-ylang and orange flower that immediately sets the tone. It has the kind of radiance that feels opulent, not because it’s trying to impress you, but because everything is balanced exactly where it needs to be. One of the main reasons I love this fragrance is because of how it handles ylang-ylang. That note would honestly be one of my all-time favorites if it weren’t for those subtle dirty undertones it sometimes carries. But here, those facets are almost completely gone. What’s left is smooth, rich, and floral in the best way. What really makes the scent work, though, is how effortlessly it layers. Just as the florals start to mellow out, you get a very comforting and buttery orris-and-tonka combo. The cherry blossom cools everything down like a breeze. Nothing feels like it’s fighting for the spotlight, though the ylang-ylang does stand a little taller than the rest, which again, I don't have a problem with at all. Even the citruses stay in their lane. They add a delicate shimmer in the background that actually sticks around longer than you’d expect. The drydown is my favorite part. It goes into this soft, almost skin-like warmth, with tonka, amber, and sandalwood melting into the floral sweetness. The way it transitions feels smooth and natural, and it stays beautiful the whole way through. There's never a rough moment, no jarring phase; just a steady, elegant unfolding from top to base. The performance is solid too. It’s not a beast, but it lasts easily 10-12 hours on me with a soft but noticeable trail that feels luxurious and polished. Valiant is one of those fragrances I reach for when I want to feel good about everything — how I’m dressed, how I smell, how the day’s going. It just fits. Uplifting without being sugary, classy without being stiff, floral without being delicate. I know the price is insane — completely out of reach for most — but if we’re just talking scent, this is honestly one of the most beautifully composed fragrances I have ever worn. If you ever get the chance to smell it, even just a sample... do it. This one’s worth remembering. Scent (on skin): 9/10 Scent (sillage): 9/10 Projection: 8/10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Value: 3/10 Originality: 8/10 Mass appeal: 7.5/10 Versatility: 9/10

This I one of the most beautiful and unique scents I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing in a couple of years. The only other scent that made my jaw drop was hanuman and Blue Sapphire.These notes are very interesting and the longevity was days, I smelled it on my jacket days after only a single spray. However having said that, I truly genuinely wish the price was just a little bit lower than what it is. I know of at least 8 people right now that would buy this immediately if the price were around 500 and not over 1k. All that aside, this is one of my favorite scents of al time. This truly is a masterpiece. It’s hard to put into words what this smells like. Sure I could be like everyone else and start listing off notes one at a time for this particular perfume but I think it would be an injustice to Mr. Christian Provenzano. When I spray this, to me it smells like Mediterranean royalty, think of being in Southern France, Sicily or Greece, your in the middle of a field that’s only a stones throw away from the Sea, you are with your royal administration and all around scattered throughout this field are various exotic flowers, and citrus trees. As you stand there in the sun with your royal entourage a cool breeze from the Mediterranean Sea blows over you, you get wafts of water, salt, flowers and citrus, perhaps the faintest scent of tobacco from a fishermen down by the surf. This scent introduced me to Christian Provenzano and I am truly grateful. Cheers

I received a sample of Valiant in connection with another Boadicea purchase, and this is one of the most beautiful orris/iris forward florals that I have sampled as of late. Per usual, Boadicea did not reinvent the wheel here, they just took a mass appealing blend and elevated it magnificently. The ylang-ylag shines through the opening and gives a bright, sunny floral entrance. Then as it dries down, the cherry blossom and orris emerge to cool things off and create an intoxicating sweet cloud. The cherry Blossom and orris are the dominating notes here (despite all the other interesting accords), and the stars of the show. The combo together actually reminds me of a warmer, less boring (obviously better) version of Chanel Comete without the massive dose of adelhydes. The contrast of the buttery orris and the cool cherry blossom makes you feel like you are wearing 2-3 amazing perfumes at once. The projection and longevity also deserve a nod, one small spray from a 1.5ml sample and Valiant is still projecting off the back of my hand as I type this review almost 3 hours later. Being that the performance is outstanding in terms of longevity / projection, plus the fact that Valiant could easily replace 3-4 floral forward niche perfumes in ones collection- I do think it is worth the splurge for someone looking for an end-game all-in-one year-round floral perfume. It certainly is on my short list!

This frag is a thing of beauty. It occupies the same family tree as the likes of Reflection, The forward & other creamy fresh type frags and oozes class. Walking down the street wearing this while dressed in classy summer clothes gives you a vibe unlike no other. You feel just great. It's expensive AF but luckily found a bottle for under half retail price & if you can get it for that value, it's more than worth it. Performance is fair, I find some days it performs better than others & as for mass appeal, surprisingly no one has really commented on it so far but my mum, who isn't easily wowed, really liked this one. I rarely ever get a compliment from her so this is a good sign haha. To be fair though, scents sometimes take a while before they start getting comments/compliments as happened with Vibrato, God of fire & Pacific chill, all of which took multiple wearings before getting noticed. I think thus could be the same because it does smell absolutely regal. This may turn into a love at some point, I'll see how it does for the rest of Spring but so far, what a classy & elegant yet appealing vibe this commands. EDIT- Yes, it does indeed garner compliments & not just basic ones, but very enthusiastic ones! A definite king.

Valiant is the scent to wear when you want to smell glorious, The set of notes was meticulously chosen here, starting with a bright citrus cocktail where orange blossom shines, displaying a dense creaminess that is further support by the juicy nectar of mandarin oranges. As the fragrance begins to unfold on skin, the main floral accords take center stage, a powdery orris in combination with cherry blossom meets rich ylang ylang infuse their sweet floral aroma with pronounced fruity nuances into the creamy orange blossom achieving a blend of intoxicating proportions and everlasting radiance, awakening like sunshine. Valiant gets sweeter and even more seductive as it continues to evolve on skin, with the addition of a sensual vanilla driven amber wrapped around milky sandalwood displaying an essence of ethereal beauty, so incredible that it is nearly impossible to do it justice in a single write up, only one thing is for sure here, Valiant is the olfactive definition of smelling “Victorious”, is beyond special, a one of a kind creation, trust and believe, I promise you, once it reaches your skin, it would conquer your heart.