Fragrance comparison

Valiant vs Grace

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 857 ratings analysed

5 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #850 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Grace

Boadicea the Victorious

3.9453 votes

Rank #16,877 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Valiant5/7

Grace2/7

Ratings & consensus: Valiant
Community sentiment: Valiant
Longevity: Valiant
Sillage & projection: Grace
Value for money: Grace
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

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

GraceBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%

Category winnerValiantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

639 votes

30%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerValiantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value31

Category winnerGraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

white floral30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

Top

LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Orange and Grapefruit. 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

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerValiantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#850

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#16,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerValiantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…

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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, Valiant or Grace?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories. Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes; Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Valiant or Grace?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Grace 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valiant or Grace?

Projection is very close: Grace 74/100, Valiant 72/100 for sillage.

Do Valiant and Grace smell similar?

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

Is Valiant or Grace better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Valiant and Grace?

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. Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.