Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Ciao

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #19,768 WoodyGreen

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern1/5

Ciao4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ciao
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Ciao
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

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerCiaoRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

amber61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, green 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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Ciao?

Ciao takes 4 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Ciao smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Rose.

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

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

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

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. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.