Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Irise vs Valiant

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 845 ratings analysed

Cerisier Irise

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1241 votes

Rank #26,988 FloralCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #840 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cerisier Irise
Choose it for a floral and cherry character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valiant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cerisier Irise2/7

Valiant5/7

Ratings & consensus: Valiant
Community sentiment: Cerisier Irise
Longevity: Valiant
Sillage & projection: Valiant
Value for money: Cerisier Irise
Versatility: Valiant
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valiant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier IriseL'Occitane en Provence

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 44%

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

32%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

58%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

639 votes

Category winnerCerisier IriseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value24

Category winnerCerisier IriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

cherry92%

citrus84%

rose77%

musky69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cherry BlossomGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry extractRose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Cerisier Irise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall19

Winter10

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerValiantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 22%Party 9%

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#840

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerValiantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on and the tart grapefruit sparkles immediately. It feels sheer. The top opens with a sharp burst of citrus oil and dewy cherry blossom petals before softening into a delicate rose and sweet cherry extract heart. Crisp morning air comes to mind. As the perfume warms on your skin, a clean woodsy musk grounds…

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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, Cerisier Irise or Valiant?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories. Cerisier Irise is rated 4.12/5 from 41 votes; Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes. Choose Cerisier Irise for a floral and cherry character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, 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, Cerisier Irise or Valiant?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Cerisier Irise 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Irise or Valiant?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Cerisier Irise 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Irise and Valiant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom and Grapefruit.

Is Cerisier Irise or Valiant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valiant is the stronger pick. For winter, Valiant is the stronger pick. Cerisier Irise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Irise and Valiant?

Cerisier Irise has top notes of Cherry Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cherry extract and Rose, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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.