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Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Léonard de Léonard

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

Updated 206 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Léonard de Léonard

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern3/5
Léonard de Léonard2/5
Ratings & consensus
Léonard de Léonard
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
Léonard de Léonard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith Muller
Léonard de LéonardLeonard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.58/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
4.34/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerLéonard de LéonardRating 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

48%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity73
〰 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 value54
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%
woody100%
floral92%
green84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · 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
Top20-35 mins
HiacynthGalbanumAldehydesIrisBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossAmberSandalwoodSpicesCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Spices. Durations are only published for Léonard de Léonard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring82
Summer55
Fall100
Winter32
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
Work 38%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#5,686

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerLéonard de LéonardHigher 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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Léonard de Léonard hits the skin with a brisk snap of bitter galbanum, frosty aldehydes, and sharp bergamot. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush before transforming into a dense cloud of spring hyacinth and powdery iris. As the sharp greenery softens over the first hour, rich Bulgarian rose and creamy orris…

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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 Léonard de Léonard?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Léonard de Léonard is rated 4.34/5 from 181 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 Léonard de Léonard for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Léonard de Léonard?

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

Which projects more, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Léonard de Léonard?

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

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Léonard de Léonard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Spices.

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

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

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

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. Léonard de Léonard has top notes of Hiacynth, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Iris, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Spices.

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