The color comes out darker, which actually worked out perfect for our needs and the smell is definitely fruit punch - not bad - but I think it should be something like blueberry lemonade or something different and more fun. We love Mr Sketch scented markers - great product!
I love this pen, double board but not italic, makes for a smooth flow and hardy letters.
Not sure the iridescent is for everyone, there's a sort of feminine hygiene product look (wink, nudge) with the shape and color together with the pen cap on and closed.
But I'm not mad, maybe it will keep hands off my new prized pen. Seriously though, great pen, I'm very pleased.