Be Real SPF vs Wood
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Be Real SPF takes 3 of 5 categories.
Be Real SPFChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
WoodChoose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Be Real SPF3/5
Wood2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Wood
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Be Real SPF
- Sillage & projection
- Be Real SPF
- Value for money
- Be Real SPF
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Be Real SPFSpringfieldWoodMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 44%Had 30%Want 26%
3.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 29%Had 46%Want 25%
Category winnerWoodRating 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
20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBe Real SPF
SillageBe Real SPF
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%
fresh spicy100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
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
MintLimeArtemisiaBergamotCardamom
Heart
LavenderCinnamonCuminOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Artemisia, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring100
Summer45
Fall91
Winter55
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer40
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night29
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#54,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWoodHigher 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 →Wood by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances sharp citrus with a soft, sweet base. It opens with a bright splash of lime and mint, eventually settling into a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood. This makes for a versatile choice that works well for office days or relaxed casual outings d…
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 Wood?
Be Real SPF takes 3 of 5 categories. Be Real SPF is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes; Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Be Real SPF for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wood for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Be Real SPF or Wood?
Be Real SPF lasts longest (Be Real SPF 65/100, Wood 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Be Real SPF or Wood?
Be Real SPF projects furthest (Be Real SPF 52/100, Wood 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Be Real SPF and Wood smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Artemisia, Bergamot and Cinnamon.
Is Be Real SPF or Wood better for summer or winter?
Be Real SPF suits daytime wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Be Real SPF and Wood?
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. Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Cumin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.
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