Fragrance comparison

Chic et Bohème vs Valiant

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 965 ratings analysed

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #824 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valiant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Chic et Bohème2/7

Valiant5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

161 votes

58%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

639 votes

Category winnerValiantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value24

Category winnerChic et BohèmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

yellow floral50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasminePlum

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Chic et Bohème, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall60

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChic et BohèmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#824

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerValiantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic et Bohème opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and crisp neroli. The citrus hits fast. Within minutes, the sharp solvent edge softens into a lush bouquet of creamy orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals. A faint note of ripe plum adds subtle fruitiness without making it sugary. As the flora…

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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, Chic et Bohème or Valiant?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or Valiant?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or Valiant?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chic et Bohème and Valiant smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Chic et Bohème or Valiant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valiant is the stronger pick. For winter, Valiant is the stronger pick. Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and Valiant?

Chic et Bohème has top notes of Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. 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.