Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Sacred Sental

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #21,834 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sacred Sental

Pañpuri

4.506 votes

Rank #49,986 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 2 of 4 categories.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sacred Sental
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern2/4

Sacred Sental1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Value for money: Sacred Sental
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

Sacred SentalPañpuri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSacred SentalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

earthy65%

warm spicy53%

iris42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomJapanese Cypress

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris Rootjuniper berry

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAmberCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orris Root, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sacred Sental, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#49,986

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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Pañpuri Sacred Sental delivers a grounded, meditative aroma anchored by creamy sandalwood and cool Japanese cypress. The first mist releases an immediate snap of green cardamom, backed by the dry, peppery sharpness of fresh juniper berry. Within twenty minutes, the initial spice calms. A buttery orris root core then e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Sacred Sental?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern takes 2 of 4 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Sacred Sental is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sacred Sental for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Sacred Sental?

They last about the same: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Sacred Sental 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bat-Sheba Woody Modern or Sacred Sental?

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, Sacred Sental 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Sacred Sental smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orris Root, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

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. Sacred Sental has top notes of Cardamom and Japanese Cypress, heart notes of Orris Root and juniper berry, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Cedarwood.