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.

I was very curious to try it and friend of mine sent me a small decant. I really wanted to hate it, especially for the price. But the fragrance it is so beautiful. Its warm, its comforting. The Orange blossom and Ylang is the most noticeable to my nose and cherry blossom makes it softer and more feminine. This is very feminine scent and very lovely. So I tried the Dua Valor and next day Im smelling both strips and they're super close, not the same, I think Ylang is more noticeable in original and its also more airy and soft ( I dont mean the performance, performance is amazing). I also asked 4 people around me without telling them which on is which and all 4 picked Dua Valor. I dont know if my judgment effected by the price...lol...but i do prefer Valiant, I think its better blended, but I wont be disappointed with just owning Dua Valor, I mean I would be super happy if someone gifted me Valiant but I wont be purchasing it myself for that price. I cant say anything bad about this fragrance besides the price, its worth at least experiencing.

This is a masterpiece. Those with negative reviews below are based solely on price instead of scent quality, performance and general appeal. This is blended to perfection. Not one note stands out more than the rest. The is a real reason for the hype. Having said that, I can understand why some are shocked at the price. However, this is a LUXURY fragrance and house. This fragrance is for the collector or those who have 1,200 USD to spare and want to smell like it! I used to try to savor this fragrance to make it last but I realized with the amount of full bottles I own I will probably never run out of this. Even wearing often, you only need 4 sprays and that may even be overdoing it at times! Anyways, if you truly appreciate quality raw materials and want a luxurious fragrance to smell refined whiled smelling rich: this is for you..

I first tried this fragrance in Moscow in April and loved it at first sniff. It is unbelievably well-constructed, smooth, rich and beautiful, very long-lasting with a gorgeous dry-down. I did not buy it though since the price seemed too steep - and then came to regret it because it was not available either in the United States or in Europe. However, I was haunted by the sweet memories of this magic scent to the point that I got a friend of mine from Moscow, who is a sympathetic "perfumaniac", to but it for me. Today is the day - the Valiant Horses have made their way across the ocean into my eager hands! What can I say? To me, this is one of the most amazing perfumery creations I have encountered in my life. I am too overwhelmed to analyze it - but why should I? Olfactory bliss - this phrase says it all!

I tried it yesterday at Cascades Luxury while buying my Boadicea Defender. I sprayed it on my wrists at 6pm and now 5am I can still smell it on my wrists...it lasted overnight. It is citrusy-floral-creamy woody and I loved it immediately. But I am not ready to pay £850-900 (over N1.9 million in Nigeria) for a 100ml bottle. Not yet. That amount would buy me a Boadicea Defender, Amouage Jubilation 40 and Amouage King Blue. I give it 8/10 because of the high price. But the quality and scent are top notch. Update: 22nd May, 2026 I finally took the plunge and bought a full bottle. Crazy expensive but I just couldn't resist it anymore. It kept pulling me like magnet everytime I visited the stores where it's tester was available. So I made things easier for myself and took home a bottle.

To start my review, I LOVE this perfume. A while ago i tried Valiant side by side with Electimuss Vixire and i decided to go with Vixire becuase it was a lot cheaper and had good performance but lately every time i use Vixire i get bored really fast... i guess it is the combination of musk and powder so i decided to give Valiant another go and man was i wrong about Valiant. Valiant is much smoother with a better blend of woods and floral notes and i have been using it from samples for over a month and it is never boring so i went for a full bottle and sold my Vixire bottle. The only down side about Valiant is the price... It is waaaay overpriced so i had to wait for offers and discounts to buy it. 5-DEC-2021

Well blended, but dare I say it leans a bit basic (or meh) for something positioned at this level. It doesn’t quite hit that Roja caliber of blending I would expect at this price point for this brand. I can see how some might enjoy it, but for me it came across a bit generic and ultimately left me wanting more. I definitely love several other fragrances from this house, but I don't understand the hype around this one -- no doubt these are high quality ingredients, I just would expect higher tier blending and more of a "wow" factor. People really seem to love this one though....maybe it is just me.

I am not a fan of Boadicea the Victorious as a brand because I think most of their fragrances are basic and way overpriced. This is the latter unfortunately. But this is most definitely not a basic fragrance. This is OUTSTANDING. Easily one of the best niche fragrances. Top 5 of all time in my opinion. Wow wow wow. Valiant is such an elegant and classy perfume that smells rich. If you can afford this gorgeous scent, BUY IT. I would even say this is safe enough for a blind buy, but of course, with a price tag of £900, I wouldn't recommend it. I rate Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious 10/10.

This is beautiful I can smell so many different things. I love the bottle also is so pretty. I will either get a full bottles from a discounter or I will get the travel size again when the one I have runs out. I need it there when I want to put it on to have it. I will try opera next to it and Angel au demon and see how similar they are.

A bunch of cry babies when it comes to prices 😂😂 just buy dupes then you people cry about everything an most of you haven’t even tried it you just know you don’t have the money so you have nothing positive to say because certain frags don’t fit your price range. All frags aren’t meant for everybody that’s the beauty of it all

a great fragrance. has a nice soapy, vintage smell. smells like what i would imagine the 1940's to have smelled like. the citrus and floral notes are blended together very nicely. i will admit the opening is a bit rough, but the drydown smells fantastic

Comparing this to the synthetic Vixere Electimuss or the jelly fruit bottles of xerjoff or Sospiro is a joke . Valiant is unique and extremely luxurious with excellent performance To me it’s one of the best fragrances ever made by Boadicea .

i got a sample, then i got a travel size atomizer and a decant and then i had to go for a bottle. This is a stunning masterpiece. This is so addictive and hypnotizing that i had to get it and wear it on special occasion. So transportative.

Happy, sunny bright day in a bottle. Very long lasting. Reminds me of a very old shampoo called dream my mother used to wash my hair with it when I was a little girl. Reminds me a lot of LV’s Sun Song perfume

absolutely and utterly intoxicating, stunning, 10/10 masterpiece. Ridiculous price, but there will not be anyone smelling like you for hundreds if not thousands of miles

Amazing blend of citruses and flowers. Uplifting, inspiring, shining. Burst of energy and positive emotions. Would be perfect for careless summer days and long nights.