Fragrance comparison

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain vs Valiant

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 843 ratings analysed

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

4.1539 votes

Rank #24,952 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #838 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Valiant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain3/7

Valiant4/7

Ratings & consensus: Valiant
Community sentiment: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Longevity: Valiant
Sillage & projection: Valiant
Value for money: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Versatility: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valiant

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bois de Cedre PetitgrainL'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

4.26/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerValiantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

58%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

639 votes

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value24

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiBergamotLimeOrangeCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainLavenderIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarWoody NotesAmbergrisAmberSandalwoodPralineVanillaPatchouli

Top

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Bois de Cedre Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#838

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerValiantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain by L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse greets you with an immediate burst of natural citrus. Fresh lemon, zesty lime, and bitter bergamot combine with green petitgrain twigs, creating a clean scent reminiscent of an Italian citrus grove in early May. As the vibrant opening settles, the fragrance reve…

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Valiant opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, petitgrain, and bitter grapefruit before yielding to dense ylang-ylang and creamy orange blossom. As the sharp citrus settles, powdery orris root and sweet cherry blossom create a heavy floral heart reminiscent of classic vintage formulas. The base relies on warm a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Valiant?

Valiant takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is rated 4.15/5 from 39 votes; Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes. Choose Bois de Cedre Petitgrain for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Valiant?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Valiant?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Cedre Petitgrain and Valiant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.

Is Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Valiant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valiant is the stronger pick. For winter, Valiant is the stronger pick. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Cedre Petitgrain and Valiant?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain has top notes of Lemon, elemi, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Amber. Valiant has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Orris, Cherry Blossom and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalowood.