Fragrance comparison

Valiant vs Verveine Cactus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 852 ratings analysed

6 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #824 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Verveine Cactus

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9248 votes

Rank #26,330 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 6 of 7 categories.

Valiant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Verveine Cactus
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Valiant6/7

Verveine Cactus1/7

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

Verveine CactusL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 34%Had 9%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

33%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerValiantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value37

Category winnerVerveine CactusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

green100%

citrus88%

musky77%

aquatic65%

woody53%

white floral42%

Scent match37%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

Top15-30 mins

VerbenaGrapefruitLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

Aloe VeraCactusNeroli

Base2-3 hrs

MuskOrange BlossomPetitgrain

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Neroli. Durations are only published for Verveine Cactus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall32

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Category winnerValiantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#824

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#26,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Cactus delivers an immediate rush of sour lemon juice, bitter grapefruit rind, and crushed verbena leaves. The initial splash feels icy and bracing. Within ten minutes, the zesty punch yields to crisp cactus flesh and watery aloe vera, creating a clean, cooling sensation built specifica…

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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, Valiant or Verveine Cactus?

Valiant takes 6 of 7 categories. Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes; Verveine Cactus is rated 3.92/5 from 48 votes. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Verveine Cactus for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Valiant or Verveine Cactus?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Verveine Cactus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valiant or Verveine Cactus?

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

Do Valiant and Verveine Cactus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Neroli.

Is Valiant or Verveine Cactus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Valiant and Verveine Cactus?

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. Verveine Cactus has top notes of Verbena, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Aloe Vera, Cactus and Neroli, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.