Boadicea the Victorious Valiant, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Mandarin and orange blossom on a spring evening walk into town.

Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious, bottle pictured with its key notes: Ylang-ylang, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonSpring

Time of dayEvening

Best forGoing out

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 41%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 42%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 50%Spring

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Evening

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Longevity, 283 votes

  • Very weak3%8 votes
  • Weak5%14 votes
  • Moderate16%44 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)41%115 votes
  • Eternal36%102 votes

Sillage, 370 votes

  • Intimate8%30 votes
  • Moderate28%103 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)42%154 votes
  • Enormous22%83 votes

Season, 283 votes

  • Spring (Most voted)50%142 votes
  • Summer18%50 votes
  • Autumn25%71 votes
  • Winter7%20 votes

Time of day, 283 votes

  • Daytime35%99 votes
  • Office5%14 votes
  • Evening (Most voted)45%128 votes
  • Night out15%42 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €39.51Was €62.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €13.17/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €267.30Was €593.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €8.91/ml32% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Boadicea the Victorious Valiant smell like?

Boadicea the Victorious Valiant opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Petitgrain. The heart brings Cherry Blossom, Indian Jasmine, Neroli and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Amber, Patchouli, Sandalowood and Tonka Bean.

Is Boadicea the Victorious Valiant long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (41% of votes), and 77% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (42% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Boadicea the Victorious Valiant good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring; summer takes only 18% of season votes.

Is Boadicea the Victorious Valiant good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 7% of season votes go to winter.

Is Boadicea the Victorious Valiant for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 60% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 40% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Boadicea the Victorious Valiant to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Boadicea the Victorious Valiant?

Valiant is made by Boadicea the Victorious. It was launched in 2013.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Boadicea the Victorious Valiant?

A 10ml decant of Boadicea the Victorious Valiant holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Boadicea the Victorious perfumes can I try?

Besides Boadicea the Victorious Valiant, 10ML has Blue Sapphire, Bodacious and Tobacco Sapphire from Boadicea the Victorious, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Boadicea the Victorious Valiant decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Boadicea the Victorious Valiant decant is filled by hand from an original Boadicea the Victorious bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.