Fragrance comparison

Valiant vs Relic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 830 ratings analysed

5 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #847 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Relic

Água de Cheiro

4.0026 votes

Rank #42,475 VanillaSweet

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.
Relic
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Valiant5/7

Relic2/7

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

RelicÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 34%Want 24%

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

46%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerValiantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRelicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

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

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseMimosaLily

Base

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliDriftwood

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom. 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–

Spring57

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day21

Night100

Category winnerRelicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#847

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#42,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Relic by Água de Cheiro brings a sweet, floral profile that focuses on ylang-ylang and creamy vanilla notes. Launched in 2018, this scent works best as an evening companion during cooler fall or winter weather. It offers a warm, woody base that grounds the initial burst of citrus and white florals, making it a distinc…

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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 Relic?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories. Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes; Relic is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Relic for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valiant or Relic?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Relic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valiant or Relic?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Relic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valiant and Relic smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom.

Is Valiant or Relic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Valiant and Relic?

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. Relic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Mimosa and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Driftwood.