Fragrance comparison

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum vs Valiant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 860 ratings analysed

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown

4.0556 votes

Rank #15,231 White FloralWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #847 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories.

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and woody 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.

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum2/7

Valiant5/7

Ratings & consensus: Valiant
Community sentiment: Valiant
Longevity: Valiant
Sillage & projection: Valiant
Value for money: Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Valiant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora Luminare Eau de ParfumMolton Brown

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

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

36%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value24

Category winnerFlora Luminare Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBitter AlmondPetitgrainOlibanum

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineTiare FlowerNeroliRose

Base

SandalwoodMateMuskCedar

Top

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall95

Winter43

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlora Luminare Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,231

PerfumerMaïa Lernout

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#847

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerValiantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molton Brown Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum opens with bright mandarin orange and a creamy touch of bitter almond that instantly softens the bright citrus sparkle. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet of tropical tiare flower, creamy ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals that feel warm, sun-drenched, and golden. As it …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum or Valiant?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories. Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum is rated 4.05/5 from 56 votes; Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes. Choose Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum for a white floral and woody 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, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum or Valiant?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum or Valiant?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum and Valiant smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum or Valiant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Valiant is the stronger pick. For winter, Valiant is the stronger pick. Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum and Valiant?

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bitter Almond, Petitgrain and Olibanum, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Tiare Flower and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Mate, Musk and Cedar. 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.