Iris Shot vs Kryptonite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iris Shot takes 3 of 7 categories.
Iris ShotChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
KryptoniteChoose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Iris Shot3/7
Kryptonite2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Iris Shot
- Community sentiment
- Iris Shot
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Kryptonite
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Kryptonite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iris Shot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iris ShotOlfactive StudioKryptoniteKhalil T.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 546 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerIris ShotRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
546 votes
53%Love
16%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
14%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerIris ShotMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageKryptonite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris92%
almond84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
woody100%
almond92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
nutty69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCardamomCassisPink Pepper
Heart
IrisAlmondCarrot Seeds
Base
Virginia CedarHaitian VetiverAmbroxan
Top
Tonka BeanAldehydes
Heart
CedarJasmine SambacIris
Base
AlmondWhite Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Iris, Almond and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKryptoniteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,357
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews34
Overall rank#8,801
PerfumerStéphanie de Bruijn
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerIris ShotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDominique Ropion turns the usually cold, intellectual iris note into something remarkably edible. Iris Shot starts with a bright, metallic pop of aldehydes and cardamom before settling into a warm core of carrot seed and almond. It wears like a luxurious suede jacket sprayed with a subtle cardamom chai. While the frag…
Reviews →Kryptonite by Khalil T. centers on a rich, nutty almond accord balanced by powdery iris and soft white sandalwood. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent offers a comforting presence that feels both intimate and slightly persistent on the skin. It suits those seeking a reliable, versatile fragrance for cooler days, perfo…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Iris Shot or Kryptonite?
Iris Shot takes 3 of 7 categories. Iris Shot is rated 4.08/5 from 546 votes; Kryptonite is rated 4.07/5 from 165 votes. Choose Iris Shot for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kryptonite for a woody and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Iris Shot or Kryptonite?
They last about the same: Iris Shot 67/100, Kryptonite 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Iris Shot or Kryptonite?
Kryptonite projects furthest (Kryptonite 63/100, Iris Shot 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris Shot and Kryptonite smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and almond accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Iris, Almond and Virginia Cedar.
Is Iris Shot or Kryptonite better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris Shot and Kryptonite?
Iris Shot has top notes of Aldehydes, Cardamom, Cassis and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Almond and Carrot Seeds, a base of Virginia Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan. Kryptonite has top notes of Tonka Bean and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Iris, a base of Almond and White Sandalwood.
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