Is Perfume Parlour Brave a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Valiant?
Valiant EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Brave EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Valiant
- Brave
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Valiant is a masterpiece of a floral amber, though it's polarising. Many rave about its luxurious blend and exceptional quality, while others find it overpriced and unoriginal, smelling of "grandma's bathroom." Worth a sniff, if only to decide which camp you're in.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious Valiant. Built around Grapefruit, Neroli, Orange, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Boadicea The Victorious Valiant.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct, luxurious aroma make it best suited for evenings and special events rather than the office. While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, its strength and cost generally reserve it for more impactful occasions.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Amber, Orange, Grapefruit
Without iris
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$965.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$965.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $285.68/fl oz
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Brave EDP
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