Be Real SPF vs Portrait Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Portrait Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.
Be Real SPFChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Portrait OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Be Real SPF1/4
Portrait Oud3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Portrait Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Portrait Oud
- Value for money
- Be Real SPF
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Portrait Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Be Real SPFSpringfieldPortrait OudArabiyat PrestigeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 44%Had 30%Want 26%
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPortrait Oud
SillagePortrait Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBe Real SPFBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
cinnamon61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
lavender84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeArtemisiaGranny Smith appleBergamot
Heart
CinnamonPink PepperSaffron
Base
AmberVirginia CedarVetyver
Top
LavenderCuminBergamotSageArtemisia
Heart
CinnamonRoseWallflowerCardamomSaffronCyclamen
Base
CedarwoodAmberSandalwoodCypriolCivet
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer45
Fall91
Winter55
Day100
Night38
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,863
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,458
PerfumerHouse of My Perfumes
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPortrait OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpringfield 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 …
Reviews →Portrait Oud opens with aromatic lavender, bergamot and herbs, then turns warmer and spicier with cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and rose. The dry-down leans woody, ambered and slightly animalic, with cypriol and civet adding depth. It reads as a bold unisex scent with a traditional Middle Eastern feel. Sample first if …
Reviews →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, Be Real SPF or Portrait Oud?
Portrait Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Be Real SPF is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes; Portrait Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Be Real SPF for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Portrait Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Be Real SPF or Portrait Oud?
Portrait Oud lasts longest (Portrait Oud 80/100, Be Real SPF 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Be Real SPF or Portrait Oud?
Portrait Oud projects furthest (Portrait Oud 58/100, Be Real SPF 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Be Real SPF and Portrait Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Saffron.
Is Be Real SPF or Portrait Oud better for summer or winter?
Be Real SPF suits daytime wear; Portrait Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Be Real SPF and Portrait Oud?
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. Portrait Oud has top notes of Lavender, Cumin, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Wallflower and Cardamom, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Sandalwood and Cypriol.
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