Dupe Pair
90%
Very Similar
Valiant Eau de Parfum bottle Valiant
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2013 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Brave Eau de Parfum bottle Brave

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Valiant
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Brave
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 29%
Floral 32% 23%
Fruity 7% 8%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 32% 29%
Warm 6% 8%
Woody 11% 11%
Earthy 9% 10%
Animalic 4% 4%
Fresh 13% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Valiant EdP
Brave EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Petitgrain 18% vs 19%
Orange 16% vs 24%
Grapefruit 15% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 17%
Amber 20% vs 38%
Sandalwood 18% vs 20%
Patchouli 17% vs 23%
Only in Valiant
Tonka Bean 21%

Accords

Valiant Brave
100%
Citrus
80%
Woody
70%
79%
Sweet
50%
71%
Vanilla
67%
Floral
67%
Powdery
60%
Amber
60%
Iris
100%
Woody shared
80%
70%
Sweet shared
79%
50%
71%
67%
67%
60%
60%

Performance

Valiant Brave
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Valiant

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Brave

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
99%
Accord
47%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Grapefruit notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Valiant
Brave
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