Be Real SPF by Springfield
Men 2009
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Description
Be Real SPF by Springfield is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2009, this composition features lime, green lemon, Granny Smith apple, and bergamot in the top notes. The heart reveals cinnamon, pink pepper, and saffron, while the base settles with amber, Virginia cedar, and vetiver.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
59 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
25 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Spring
32 votes
Time of day
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11 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Be Real SPF
Be Real SPF by Springfield is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2009, this composition features lime, green lemon, Granny Smith apple, and bergamot in the top notes. The heart reveals cinnamon, pink pepper, and saffron, while the base settles with amber, Virginia cedar, and vetiver.
Green, herbal and fougère Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
12 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
13 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
7 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
4 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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Hi! The opening is a bit generic—citrus and woody without any pretensions. A few minutes in, I catch a note of orange that I’ve noticed in other scents, likely due to the blend of amber and cinnamon. From there, the scent follows a warm, spicy path with a woody base that holds everything together. Once it dries down, there aren’t many changes; it’s quite linear. It is true that it smells common, but it’s well-executed: no alcohol or synthetic harshness. I think it’s a good budget option for intermediate seasons, though I believe fall is its favorite territory. Great quality for the price. Lasts about 6 hours with moderate projection for the first two hours. Recommended for casual days, nothing too dressed up, more for mornings; I don’t see it working at night. In short, a solid budget fragrance for daily wear in temperate climates. If you want to see more reviews, photos, and everything else related, check out my Instagram and YouTube: Instagram = JL_Perfumado | YouTube = Perfúmate Con JL
Hey there! The opening is fairly generic—citrus and woody without many pretensions. After a few minutes, an orange note kicks in, which I’ve smelled in other fragrances and think comes from the blend of amber and cinnamon. From here, the scent takes a warm, spicy path with a woody base that supports the mix. Once dry, there aren’t many changes; the fragrance is quite linear. It’s true that it’s a common scent, but I think it’s well-executed; it doesn’t smell like alcohol or synthetics. I see it as a good budget option for intermediate seasons, though I think fall would be its preferred season. Great quality for the price. Lasts 6 hours with moderate trail for the first two. Recommended for casual days, nothing too dressed up, more for mornings; I don’t see it for night. All in all, a good budget fragrance for daily wear in temperate climates. If you want to see more reviews, photos, and related content, stop by my Instagram and YouTube to see if you like them: Instagram = JL_Perfumado | YouTube = Perfúmate Con JL
This cologne is a bit of a crowd-pleaser in the worst way—it smells dated (which it is), with notes of wood and lemon and a slight bubblegum taste. It goes unnoticed. It lasts just above the skin for over 4 hours with moderate projection that doesn’t last long. Very cheap at neighborhood drugstores and doesn’t really turn heads.