Kryptonite vs Iris Shot
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.
KryptoniteChoose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Iris ShotChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kryptonite2/7
Iris Shot3/7
- 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
KryptoniteKhalil T.Iris ShotOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 546 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerIris ShotRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
16%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
14%Hate
112 votes
43%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
546 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 bothwoody100%
almond92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
nutty69%
aldehydic61%
powdery100%
iris92%
almond84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
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
Tonka BeanAldehydes
Heart
CedarJasmine SambacIris
Base
AlmondWhite Sandalwood
Top
AldehydesCardamomCassisPink Pepper
Heart
IrisAlmondCarrot Seeds
Base
Virginia CedarHaitian VetiverAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Cedar, Iris and Almond. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
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#8,801
PerfumerStéphanie de Bruijn
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#5,357
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerIris ShotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKryptonite 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 →Dominique 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 →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, Kryptonite or Iris Shot?
Iris Shot takes 3 of 7 categories. Kryptonite is rated 4.07/5 from 165 votes; Iris Shot is rated 4.08/5 from 546 votes. Choose Kryptonite for a woody and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Iris Shot for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Kryptonite or Iris Shot?
They last about the same: Kryptonite 67/100, Iris Shot 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kryptonite or Iris Shot?
Kryptonite projects furthest (Kryptonite 63/100, Iris Shot 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kryptonite and Iris Shot smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and almond accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Cedar, Iris and Almond.
Is Kryptonite or Iris Shot better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. For winter, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kryptonite and Iris Shot?
Kryptonite has top notes of Tonka Bean and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Iris, a base of Almond and White Sandalwood. 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.
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