Fragrance comparison

Caliber 12 vs Insurrection Iron Man

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Caliber 12

Jeanne Arthes

3.8336 votes

Rank #24,736 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Insurrection Iron Man

Reyane Tradition

4.2010 votes

Rank #35,146 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insurrection Iron Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Caliber 12
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Insurrection Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Caliber 122/5

Insurrection Iron Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Insurrection Iron Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Insurrection Iron Man
Sillage & projection: Insurrection Iron Man
Value for money: Caliber 12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caliber 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caliber 12Jeanne Arthes

Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 22%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerInsurrection Iron ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInsurrection Iron Man

SillageInsurrection Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCaliber 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

vanilla30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

anis77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Top

AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Tonka Bean. 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

Summer33

Fall81

Winter48

Day100

Night94

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCaliber 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caliber 12 by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of lemon and raw ginger that immediately wakes up your nostrils. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart dominated by juniper berries and warm cardamom. The scent sits close to the skin as it settles into a smooth Haitian vetive…

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Insurrection Iron Man by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a heavy anise profile. It leans into a leathery and herbal complexity during its development, making it an interesting wear for those who prefer dark, spiced scents over lighter citrus compositions. This is a robust choice …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Caliber 12 or Insurrection Iron Man?

Insurrection Iron Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Caliber 12 is rated 3.83/5 from 36 votes; Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Caliber 12 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caliber 12 or Insurrection Iron Man?

Insurrection Iron Man lasts longest (Insurrection Iron Man 72/100, Caliber 12 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caliber 12 or Insurrection Iron Man?

Insurrection Iron Man projects furthest (Insurrection Iron Man 60/100, Caliber 12 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caliber 12 and Insurrection Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Tonka Bean.

Is Caliber 12 or Insurrection Iron Man better for summer or winter?

Caliber 12 suits day or night wear; Insurrection Iron Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caliber 12 and Insurrection Iron Man?

Caliber 12 has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver. Insurrection Iron Man has top notes of Anise, Iris, Lavender and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber.