Valiant
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Valiant vs. No. 1 Twist Violet
Is Valiant better than No. 1 Twist Violet?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Orris RootTonka BeanMandarin OrangeAmberSandalwood
white floralwoodysweetfloralpowderyvanillairis
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Valiant and No. 1 Twist Violet?
| Valiant | No. 1 Twist Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Mike Parrot |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Valiant and No. 1 Twist Violet smell?
Valiant
Citrus
White Floral
Woody
Sweet
Floral
Yellow Floral
Powdery
Vanilla
No. 1 Twist Violet
Powdery
Woody
Fruity
Iris
White Floral
Rose
Violet
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Valiant and No. 1 Twist Violet share?
Top
Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainGrapefruit
VioletMandarin OrangeWhite PeachPlumFruitsLemonAllspice
Heart
Orris RootOrange BlossomCherry BlossomNeroliJasmine"
Orris RootIrisJasmineRose
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
SandalwoodAmberBourbon VanillaMuskCedarwoodTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Valiant or No. 1 Twist Violet?
| Valiant | No. 1 Twist Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Valiant and No. 1 Twist Violet?
Valiant does not whisper. The opening demands attention with citrus that cuts clean, the heart delivers florals that feel lush without being saccharine, and the vanilla-sandalwood base wraps things.Valiant
This isn't a crowd-pleaser and it never tries to be. Violet-forward, powdery, and unapologetically floral in a way that modern perfumery mostly abandoned.No. 1 Twist Violet
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