Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Cachet

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 400 ratings analysed

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #21,783 WoodyGreen

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51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cachet

Prince Matchabelli

4.10375 votes

Rank #4,118 GreenEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cachet takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cachet
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern2/5

Cachet3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cachet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Sillage & projection: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Value for money: Cachet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cachet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith Muller

CachetPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.10/ 5 · 375 votes

Have 39%Had 41%Want 20%

Category winnerCachetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

34%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

375 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern

SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winnerCachetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

amber61%

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

animalic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPalisander RosewoodGalbanumAldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart

CactusSpicesHoneyJasmineRoseOrris RootYlang-YlangCarnation

Base

VetiverSandalwoodResinsPatchouliCastoreumVanillaAmberLeather

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesGalbanumSpicesGreen Grass

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverJasmineOrris RootPatchouliRose

Base5 to 7 hours

OakmossLeatherCivetAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Aldehydes, Spices and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cachet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#4,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews79

Category winnerCachetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is a vintage-leaning woody chypre for women, launched in 1964. It centers on an intricate intersection of sharp galbanum, earthy oakmoss, and creamy sandalwood. This classic composition shifts from a bright, aldehydic opening into a spicy, resinous base. It remains a distinct, botanical choice f…

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Cachet by Prince Matchabelli is a classic green chypre floral that defined a bold, independent style upon its debut in 1970. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter galbanum, and fresh green grass, seasoned with warm spices. As the bright, soapy sparkle settles, a floral heart of powdery orris ro…

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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, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Cachet?

Cachet takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Cachet is rated 4.10/5 from 375 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cachet for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Cachet?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Cachet 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Cachet?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, Cachet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Cachet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Aldehydes, Spices and Jasmine.

Is Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Cachet better for summer or winter?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern suits daytime wear; Cachet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Cachet?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern has top notes of Cardamom, Palisander Rosewood, Galbanum and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cactus, Spices, Honey and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Resins and Patchouli. Cachet has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Spices and Green Grass, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Civet and Amber.