Fragrance comparison

Iron Man vs Masterpiece

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Iron Man

Marvel

3.8347 votes

Rank #13,738 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Masterpiece

MAISON ASRAR

4.0141 votes

Rank #9,374 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masterpiece takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iron Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Masterpiece
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iron Man3/7

Masterpiece4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iron ManMarvel

MasterpieceMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 64%Had 6%Want 31%

4.01/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerMasterpieceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

19%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

43%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMasterpieceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMasterpiece

SillageIron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value85

Category winnerIron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

CloveGeraniumTarragon

Base2-4 hrs

SandalwoodCedarGrassOlive Tree

Top

AppleCloveCardamom

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeranium

Base

VanillaCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Cinnamon, Clove and Geranium. Durations are only published for Iron Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer61

Fall100

Winter96

Day88

Night100

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter90

Day56

Night100

Category winnerIron ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 51%Work 22%Date 15%Party 12%

Men69

Unisex14

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#9,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMasterpieceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marvel Iron Man catches most buyers off guard. Expecting a sugary novelty spray, you get a dry, spicy blast instead. Crisp green apple and bergamot provide an initial burst of freshness that vanishes quickly. Then, pungent clove and grated cinnamon dominate the heart. It feels remarkably rustic and dry rather than mod…

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Masterpiece by MAISON ASRAR opens with a crisp apple and spicy cardamom snap that immediately settles into a warm, cozy heart. This unisex aromatic fougere relies on a foundation of smooth vanilla and cedarwood, making it an ideal choice for cooler weather. It offers a sophisticated yet accessible profile that works w…

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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, Iron Man or Masterpiece?

Masterpiece takes 4 of 7 categories. Iron Man is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes; Masterpiece is rated 4.01/5 from 41 votes. Choose Iron Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Masterpiece for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iron Man or Masterpiece?

They last about the same: Masterpiece 75/100, Iron Man 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iron Man or Masterpiece?

Iron Man projects furthest (Iron Man 76/100, Masterpiece 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iron Man and Masterpiece smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Cinnamon, Clove and Geranium.

Is Iron Man or Masterpiece better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iron Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Iron Man is the stronger pick. Iron Man suits evening wear; Masterpiece suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iron Man and Masterpiece?

Iron Man has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Geranium and Tarragon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Grass and Olive Tree. Masterpiece has top notes of Apple, Clove and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Amber.