Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Cachet Noir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #21,783 WoodyGreen

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57%scent match

Closely related

Cachet Noir

Prince Matchabelli

4.3727 votes

Rank #22,636 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern3/5

Cachet Noir2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith Muller

Cachet NoirPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerCachet NoirRating 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

56%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern

SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCachet NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesGalbanumPimentoCardamomBergamotFruity Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberBenzoinCedarOlibanumLabdanumCivetMossCastoreum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Cachet Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter50

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men23

Unisex31

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#22,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBat-Sheba Woody ModernHigher 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 Noir by Prince Matchabelli is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance launched in 1983. It opens with an energetic burst of aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, zesty bergamot, and a dusting of cardamom and pimento. As the brisk opening settles, a rich floral heart takes over, featuring spicy carnation, cinnamon, patchou…

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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 Noir?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Cachet Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cachet Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Cachet Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, Cachet Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Cachet Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Bergamot.

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

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

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

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 Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Pimento and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Olibanum.