As hinted in the title, "Iris Shot" is a very multifaceted iris fragrance that impresses with a transformative progression from carrot-like iris to powdery almond scent to winter cream.
"Iris Shot" starts with a wonderfully dry, carrot-like iris note. Cardamom and pepper contribute a certain spicy-powdery nuance. This reminds me, in a milder form, of the top note of "Iris Torréfié," but here it is indeed much more subtle.
Soon, something cookie-like joins in my nose, from which a lovely almond note gradually emerges.
However, I wouldn't primarily categorize the fragrance as a gourmand. Perhaps this is because I perceive more of a bitter almond than a sweet almond, and this note reminds me of benzaldehyde, which has that characteristic marzipan scent. This chemical-synthetic note automatically brings a certain sense of distance for me rather than making me want to bite into it. The term "Gourmand Light" chosen by Sumi fits quite well.
I associate this almondy aldehyde note with autumn. I feel that on sunny autumn days, sometimes this type of scent lingers in the air, if that makes sense to you.
As Addicta pointed out, at this stage of the fragrance, the name Almond Shot would also be fitting. Iris is more of a supporting role in the sense of a cool-powdery background, but in my perception, it doesn't really relinquish its scepter. It remains an iris fragrance.
From memory, I thought that "L’Instant Magic" is similar. In direct comparison, the two are indeed not too far apart, but "L’Instant Magic" is definitely sweeter and a bit more endearing.
"Iris Shot" also has a certain sweetness, but for my taste, it is rather subtle. When I try to categorize the sweetness, it is not sugary sweet, nor honey sweet, but has something slightly milky-sweet, perhaps like condensed milk. Although one probably associates condensed milk with extremely sticky sweetness, that's not what I mean, just the direction.
Towards the base, I perceive "Iris Shot" more and more as a creamy scent, and it is a thick, rich cream, like one applies on icy cold winter days to protect the skin. Here, a possible similarity to "Poudre d’Iris" came to mind. However, when tested side by side, "Poudre d’Iris" is "louder," simpler in structure, and somewhat more bitter due to the angelica.
"Calaluna" could also be related, but unfortunately, I don't have it here to compare. However, I believe that this milky sweetness could be similar.
And I don't know if it's too bold to compare it with the magnificent "Armani Privé - Nuances"!? I see a similarity due to these very finely melodically tuned nuances that also run through the entire fragrance progression of "Iris Shot." Although I have stored Armani more as a scent for the warmer season, I would definitely wear "Iris Shot" more in cooler temperatures.
I cannot perceive the mentioned cedar; the fragrance has nothing woody for me. However, a certain freshness from vetiver is discernible in the base, which I think contributes to the impression of "winter-fresh cream."
As you can see, due to the numerous fragrances that have come to mind as seemingly similar, "Iris Shot" is not a completely new fragrance experience. But for me, as a big iris fan, it leaves nothing to be desired. It offers both a certain elegance and also has a cozy factor.
Nothing is, in my view, too much; it is not too sweet, not too spicy, and not too cool, as is the case with some iris fragrances.
On the other hand, there is also not too little in the sense that the fragrance could become boring.
"Iris Shot" therefore plays a rather wide range, and I find that the notes are hit just right and, especially in the base, are very harmoniously intertwined. And although it is not a hardcore cuddly scent, I associate it, as already mentioned, with cozy autumn and winter times.
Longevity and sillage are good and completely sufficient for me. The bottle doesn't particularly appeal to me visually. But as I fall more and more in love with the fragrance, I can imagine that it will move in with me. Then I will be surprised whether I might even like it better in person.
Top Notes 
Iris aldehyde
French blackcurrant bud absolute
Guatemala cardamom
Madagascan pink pepper
Heart Notes 
Orris concrete
Almond
French carrot seed
Base Notes 
Virginia cedar
Haitian vetiver
Godspeed
Dne
CoraKirsch
Violett
Sweetsmell75
Pollita
Ergoproxy
MlleJeanne
UntermWert
SonarID
