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Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Maroc

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

Updated 79 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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Maroc

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern3/5
Maroc2/5
Ratings & consensus
Maroc
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Sillage & projection
Maroc
Value for money
Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
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
MarocCharles Revson
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.58/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
4.50/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
Category winnerMarocRating 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

74%Love
13%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern

SillageMaroc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value52
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%
earthy92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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
Top20-30 mins
HoneyGeraniumCorianderBergamotAldehydes
Heart2-4 hrs
Moroccan RoseWhite RoseMoroccan Jasmine
Base7-10+ hrs
OakmossPatchouliPalisander RosewoodOrris RootVetiverCivetAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Honey. Durations are only published for Maroc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring31
Summer19
Fall100
Winter69
Day79
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Date 35%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 19%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#30,162

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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Maroc by Charles Revson is an unapologetic, vintage chypre packed with wild Moroccan rose, dark oakmoss, and pungent raw honey. The opening hits fast. A fizzy rush of coriander, aldehydes, and sharp green geranium cuts straight through the air before settling into velvety rose petals. Earthy patchouli and animalic civ…

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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 Maroc?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Maroc is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maroc for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Maroc 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Maroc 72/100, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100 for sillage.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Maroc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Honey.

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

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

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

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. Maroc has top notes of Honey, Geranium, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Orris Root.

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