Fragrance comparison

The Invincible Iron Man vs Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

The Invincible Iron Man

Marvel

3.002 votes

Rank #64,346 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash

Molton Brown

4.2313 votes

Rank #32,141 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Invincible Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Invincible Iron Man2/4

Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Invincible Iron Man
Sillage & projection: The Invincible Iron Man
Value for money: Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Invincible Iron ManMarvel

Fresh Bushukan Citrus SplashMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Invincible Iron Man

SillageThe Invincible Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value88

Category winnerFresh Bushukan Citrus SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

musky77%

amber65%

citrus53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

elemiBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageCypress

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskTonka BeanAmbroxan

Top

BergamotelemiClary Sage

Heart

Tolu BalsamBlack Pepper

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared noteselemi, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for The Invincible Iron Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 17%Date 11%

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFresh Bushukan Citrus SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Invincible Iron Man by Marvel opens with a bright spark of bergamot and sharp black pepper that cuts through room air instantly. It is crisp. An earthy lift of elemi resin quickly follows, bridging the citrus bite into a cool, herbal heart of clary sage and cypress pine. As the initial alcoholic solvent rush burns…

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Molton Brown Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash delivers an instant burst of zesty bergamot and crisp citron peel that feels like splashing icy water on your face on a hot morning. Within minutes, herbal clary sage and cracked black pepper arrive to take off the sharp edge, giving the bright citrus a clean, aromatic backbon…

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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, The Invincible Iron Man or Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Invincible Iron Man is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose The Invincible Iron Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Invincible Iron Man or Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash?

The Invincible Iron Man lasts longest (The Invincible Iron Man 60/100, Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Invincible Iron Man or Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash?

The Invincible Iron Man projects furthest (The Invincible Iron Man 63/100, Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Invincible Iron Man and Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Clary Sage.

Is The Invincible Iron Man or Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash better for summer or winter?

The Invincible Iron Man suits daytime wear; Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Invincible Iron Man and Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash?

The Invincible Iron Man has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Ambroxan. Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Clary Sage, heart notes of Tolu Balsam and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.