Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Ettore Bugatti

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #20,360 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ettore Bugatti

Diana de Silva

4.4659 votes

Rank #11,859 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ettore Bugatti
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern3/5

Ettore Bugatti2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith Muller

Ettore BugattiDiana de Silva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.46/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

Category winnerEttore BugattiRating 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

64%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern

SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBat-Sheba Woody ModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

leather91%

woody83%

smoky74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top20-40 mins

LemonLimeBergamotAldehydesNeroliGreen NotesClary SagePalisander Rosewood

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRoseCedarJasmineSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

Base6-9+ hrs

CastoreumLeatherVanillaOakmossBenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ettore Bugatti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring93

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#11,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerEttore BugattiHigher 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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Ettore Bugatti by Diana de Silva hits the skin with an electric punch of sunbaked lemon, bergamot zest, and fizzy aldehydes. It wastes no time. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus initial spray yields to spicy carnation, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. As body heat warms the base, dense leather and pungent oa…

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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 Ettore Bugatti?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Ettore Bugatti is rated 4.46/5 from 59 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ettore Bugatti for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Ettore Bugatti?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Ettore Bugatti 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Ettore Bugatti?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, Ettore Bugatti 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Ettore Bugatti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Ettore Bugatti has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Vanilla and Oakmoss.