Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Nocturnes (2023)

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #20,420 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 4 of 4 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.
Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern4/4

Nocturnes (2023)0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith Muller

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern

SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value0

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%

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both green

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Honey and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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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 Nocturnes (2023)?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 4 of 4 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 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 Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Nocturnes (2023)?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Nocturnes (2023)?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, Nocturnes (2023) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Nocturnes (2023) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Honey and Jasmine.

Is Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Nocturnes (2023) better for summer or winter?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern suits daytime wear; Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Nocturnes (2023)?

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. Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose.