The song quickly gained viral attention and prompted a duet version with Ella Henderson, released in August 2022.

In a positive review, Lauren Murphy of The Irish Times opined that Ducrot "sets his stall firmly in the former camp" (referring to songwriters who 'wear their heart on their sleeve') with his debut album.

Murphy called the record "impressively accomplished" and predicted ensuing "international success" for the artist.

[6] Jen Long at Line of Best Fit described the album as a "culmination of everything he's worked towards and everything he's been through" with most of the songs stemming from "personal experiences".

[7] Victory debuted at number-one on the UK Albums Chart, with combined sales of 15,668 units.