Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs First
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bat-Sheba Woody ModernChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bat-Sheba Woody Modern2/5
First3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- First
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
- Sillage & projection
- Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
- Value for money
- First
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith MullerFirstVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.58/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern
SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirstBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
amber61%
floral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomPalisander RosewoodGalbanumAldehydesBergamotHyacinth
Heart
CactusSpicesHoneyJasmineRoseOrris RootYlang-YlangCarnation
Base
VetiverSandalwoodResinsPatchouliCastoreumVanillaAmberLeather
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Honey and Jasmine. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,444
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Overall rank#955
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBat-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…
Reviews →First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →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 First?
First takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or First?
Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or First?
Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, First 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and First smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Honey and Jasmine.
Is Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or First better for summer or winter?
Bat-Sheba Woody Modern suits daytime wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and First?
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. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.
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