Fragrance comparison

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern vs Shomal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern

Judith Muller

3.5825 votes

Rank #22,444 WoodyGreen

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51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shomal

Botanicae

3.87119 votes

Rank #16,373 GreenPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shomal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shomal
Choose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern2/5

Shomal3/5

Ratings & consensus: Shomal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Sillage & projection: Bat-Sheba Woody Modern
Value for money: Shomal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shomal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bat-Sheba Woody ModernJudith Muller

ShomalBotanicae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.87/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerShomalRating 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

29%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBat-Sheba Woody Modern

SillageBat-Sheba Woody Modern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShomalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

amber61%

green100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody 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

Top

Green TeaHyacinthMandarin

Heart

PatchouliJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#16,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerShomalHigher 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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Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…

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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 Shomal?

Shomal takes 3 of 5 categories. Bat-Sheba Woody Modern is rated 3.58/5 from 25 votes; Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes. Choose Bat-Sheba Woody Modern for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern lasts longest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 80/100, Shomal 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Bat-Sheba Woody Modern projects furthest (Bat-Sheba Woody Modern 71/100, Shomal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bat-Sheba Woody Modern and Shomal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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. Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.