Fragrance comparison

Ankh vs Be Real SPF

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ankh

Scents of Time

4.2528 votes

Rank #45,745 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Be Real SPF

Springfield

3.6724 votes

Rank #60,173 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ankh takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ankh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Be Real SPF
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ankh4/5

Be Real SPF1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ankh
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ankh
Sillage & projection: Ankh
Value for money: Be Real SPF
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ankh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnkhScents of Time

Be Real SPFSpringfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 12%Had 9%Want 79%

3.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 30%Want 26%

Category winnerAnkhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

17%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAnkh

SillageAnkh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBe Real SPFBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

warm spicy53%

sweet42%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JuniperPink PepperBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressBlack PepperBlack locustJasmineCinnamonGeraniumNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodBirchTobaccoHoneySandalwoodBenzoin

Top

LimeArtemisiaGranny Smith appleBergamot

Heart

CinnamonPink PepperSaffron

Base

AmberVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lime and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer45

Fall91

Winter55

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,745

PerfumerClaudine de Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnkhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ankh by Scents of Time presents a complex woody and aromatic profile inspired by ancient Egyptian incense. The opening features a sharp citrus and juniper blend that settles into a resinous, spicy heart of cypress, cinnamon, and myrrh. Designed for those seeking a historical olfactory experience, this unisex scent bri…

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Springfield Be Real SPF opens with a bright burst of tart lime, crisp Granny Smith apple, and zesty bergamot, creating an immediate splash of clean energy. As the initial citrus settles, herbal artemisia and a dusting of warm cinnamon and pink pepper bring a lively spicy kick that prevents the blend from feeling like …

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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, Ankh or Be Real SPF?

Ankh takes 4 of 5 categories. Ankh is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes; Be Real SPF is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Ankh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Be Real SPF for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ankh or Be Real SPF?

Ankh lasts longest (Ankh 76/100, Be Real SPF 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ankh or Be Real SPF?

Ankh projects furthest (Ankh 77/100, Be Real SPF 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ankh and Be Real SPF smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lime and Cinnamon.

Is Ankh or Be Real SPF better for summer or winter?

Ankh suits daytime wear; Be Real SPF suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ankh and Be Real SPF?

Ankh has top notes of Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, Black Pepper, Black locust and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Birch. Be Real SPF has top notes of Lime, Artemisia, Granny Smith apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetyver.