Juniper Sling

Beautiful fragrance with musky, spicy and sweet facets in perfect harmony and balance with a smooth and slightly dry juniper note. Many are complaining about the projection and longevity of this fragrance so I felt compelled to write a review in defense of Juniper Sling. This is a fragrance for individuals who aren’t interested in wearing really loud or hugely projecting fragrances. At the very least, it’s for people who just want to smell great for close intimate encounters or simply for themselves or work in an environment where fragrance is expected to be more demure, like a hospital or windowless office spaces. It’s not a club or party fragrance, the DNA doesn’t even suggest it, so why is there an expectation for huge projection? Not everyone is a performance junky and some of us like our fragrance to be discovered instead of slapping everyone in the face that comes within 10 feet of us. Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for beastly fragrances, granted the actual scent or scent DNA permits it (i.e sweet, dark woods, spicy aromatic or gourmand fragrances) but NOTHING about Juniper Sling smells like it’s meant to be obnoxious or TOO IN YOUR FACE. It’s meant to be subtle... polite... and ✨DEMURE✨ Although it is a skin scent (as it is designed to be) I personally do not have any issues with longevity. I consistently get 5 to 7 hours longevity. Now, it’s a different story in colder climates. Anything below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, you’d be lucky if you get 15 minutes out of this lol. Overall, if you’re an individual who wants your fragrance to arrive before you do or fill up an entire room, I’d say skip this. But if you enjoy or are looking for something more genteel and urbane then this is a NO BRAINER. I’d say even blind buy worthy. It’s a beautiful unisex fragrance that I truly can’t see anyone disliking.

HELP! This stuff is great! I CANNOT move on since I touched Juniper Sling today and my initial plan was to sample 3,4 frags from the two order I received just now! In a world filled with too much white musk, bergamot, neroli, vanilla, gardenia, amber and oud... I consider myself incredibly lucky to find a fragrance like this. Juniper Sling is anything but the ordinary definition of a trending fragrance. It is fresh but not from citrus, mint or galbanum. It is woody, but contains no birch, pale wood or sandal. It is warm, but the impression is different from what you get from musk or incense. The spicy notes come from juniper and cinnamon (rather than cloves or carnation commonly seen in florientals) to give it a sparkly, fresh facet. A fragrance newbie like me can still instantly appreciate this witty composition. Started out really peppery and fresh with lots of juniper, vetiver, and some hybrid between white and black pepper. Later, the angelica along with orange/orris root bridge the herbal feeling nicely with the spicy cinnamon and cardamom. Here if you apply little (~2 sprays) then JP slowly disappears with just a liiiiiitle bit of cherry/sugar/juniper, but if you dose yourself another 3,4 sprays you get the leather that lasts through the drydown. Incredibly beautiful and intriguing! Now I don't really drink gin and tonic, but I'd say this is a perfect scent for people that connect deeply with nature. Someone mentioned Juniper Sling reminded him/her of walking through the forest. As an avid hiker I agree fully. Despite poor longevity I might really need to get a full bottle one day. [Update Mar.2015] I got a bottle and am so happy! All other pending purchases seem unnecessary now.

The scent that first made me want to wear perfume. It's a peppery gin cocktail with citrus bite that dries down into a sweeter orange scent, though this is one where the notes vary greatly both from person to person and from day to day. Some days, I get a full whiff of pepper and little else. Other times, I really detect the sticky sweet cherry and warm cardamom. I actually enjoy this aspect of the fragrance — it feels like there's always something new to discover. It never gets old. Penhaligon's scents often get a reputation of having weak performance; I've seen the other reviews criticising the longevity and projection of this fragrance, but I have to say that it lasts anywhere from 6 to 8 hours on me. It does sit very close to the skin, but I personally enjoy the more intimate experience of it. Definitely sample if you can, because I know longevity is a dealbreaker for many. I sometimes layer this with the Luna lotion, also by Penhaligon's, for a more floral blend. There's something very fresh and juicy about this scent that I am absolutely obsessed with. It's the perfect refreshing fragrance for a spring or summer day, perhaps accompanied by a citrus cocktail in hand. One thing I especially appreciate about it is the juniper and citrus combination, executed in a way that is unlike popular deodorants or body sprays but still maintains that juicy clean scent. But maybe I'm biased — it was my first love, after all.

So if you have ever owner or smelled mugler ice men this is pretty much the same scent except not as sharp and less projection and staying power to be honest i love this scent and its perfect for summer late spring on hot days its a refreshing smell like a nice mint julip or mojito in july lol but like i always say this is MY OPINION and the way it works with MY chemistry so it may be a total diffrent experience for you so get a decant sample or go to a store and sample it on YOUR SKIN not paper because your skin and clothes ate not made of paper so it will smell diffrent u get what i mean lol i wouldnt blind buy this to be honest because u might hate it but i did because i read it smelled like ice men and i loved ice men for summer so i knew what i was kinda getting so but it wouldnt offend anyone and is fresh so kinda safe to wear anywhere so ...but again opinions are like as****** EVERYONE HAS ONE so dont matter what i say or the next person or the person after that said it all matters what YOU think so be smart and get a sample or decant or sample at the store if its possible and make sure u dont waste 200$ or more on a bottle because blind buying at this price point is pretty stupid unless ur rich and have money to burn then who cares but im sure most of us here are not in that position unfortunately so be smart and try it out first lol

Sparkling, sweet and beautiful! What a great scent this is... it's like quenching your parched lips with an ice cold, fizzy, San Pellegrino. To me this is a perfect energizing summer fragrance. I was expecting a very gin like, juniper vibe which it does deliver but it also gives a sweetness, clean vetiver and a spiced vibe too. It's expertly blended to create a really intriguing fragrance which is uplifting as many have mentioned in their reviews. This stuff will genuinely cheer you up! The only problem I have and it applies to quite a few Penhaligon's (some of them are stronger) they have poor longevity and projection. This is among a few that are slightly more expensive than the rest of the range and I can't see why really? I like it that much that I may well add it to my collection despite this. Update: I was very tempted to buy this today, instead I was given some samples by a lovely lady in the Penhaligon's shop and will trial it on my skin over the next couple of weeks and see how we go on. It is a summer scent for me so maybe not a priority purchase. Make no mistake though I'm still as in love with it as I was at first sniff...a wonderful fragrance!

I've had Juniper Sling in my collection for a few years now. Somehow it keeps resisting being reduced to "gin scent". The juniper is so dominant that it's an easy association to make, but it's a surprisingly complex and multifaceted fragrance. Looking at the notes now, I'm a little confused. I could have sworn the orange was originally listed as lemon and amber as elemi? I certainly don't remember the cherry either, now that I think of it. To me it has a fresh, almost cooling character. Despite the listed notes it doesn't smell sweet at all. More like a cool, moderately salty sea breeze carrying authentic juniper with a side of tart citrus and a slightly herbal aspect. This is my go to fragrance for blisteringly hot days. In heat it lingers longer and is also one of the rare few fragrances that doesn't become absolutely nauseating whether on myself or someone else. The only thing I wish was different is the longevity. It really is more of an EdC concentration honestly. I'm not sure it it would be possible to retain the lightness and freshness of the fragrance in a higher concentration, but I would sure like a version that would last longer.

This is so Olivier Cresp. I knew I'd love it. It's Light Blue/I Love Love (that cinnamon!) with an initially very strong and punchy black pepper note. This was a no-brainer for me. Edit - Adding that I can't fathom Penhaligon's criteria for determining the gender designation of its scents. Juniper Sling is indeed truly unisex in my opinion (the pepper sways it just a tad to the masculine side) because the Light Blue DNA really can go either way and has thus inspired many scents across the masculine/feminine spectrum. However, all the other supposedly unisex scents that I've sampled from Penhaligon are either decidedly masculine: Quercus, Halfeti and Endymion Concentree, or feminine - like Luna. Now every person should of course wear whatever pleases them. It just puzzles me why the above scents were labelled unisex when their profiles fit perfectly with traditional conceptions of what makes a scent either masculine or feminine smelling. To my nose, nothing marks them as unisex at all.

This is yet another Olivier Cresp fragrance where he re-rendered his signature D&G Light Blue for women accord. Iso E Super, Ambroxan, Amberketal, Virginia cedarwood oil, cinnamon and white musks. This one smells like a very naked version of Light Blue for women, further Iso E Super-boosted version (the actual accord is already based on a hefty Iso E Super anyway)...Dsquared2 fragrances are without exception comes to mind because each and every one of them on the market today are built on a canvas of Iso E Super...I very much prefer Light Blue/Intense for women or Dsquared2 Green Wood for similar accord. Versace eau Fraiche uses the same skeleton accord. Molecule 01/Escentric 01 resemblance is expected too. The list can go on, it's done successfully many times and no denying that it's an irresistible accord. But yeah, for the price point, if you are not into the bottle or the brand much, your money would spent better with near-identical value in return on other similar blends.

Juniper berries are one of my fav fragrance notes, Olivier Cresp is one of my fave perfumers, Penhaligon's is one of my fave houses. Were my hopes high? Yes. Did it deliver? Yes. UGH I LOVE THIS so much. I am such a fan of so many fresh soft but complex juniper frags and this another LOVE <3 This one has a lot of comparisons to Esc 01, Esc 02, and Angelique Sous La Pluie; 3 frags I LOVE and I like this one most (but yes there's a definite similarity if you are a fan of any of the aforementioned). I love the slight Marseille soap and gentle sweetness that comes through in this one. It's fizzy and fresh, but warm and soapy. I feel like it's Escentric 02 x Obvious Un Fleur D'Oranger. Such a great signature clean soapy scent. Apparently Harry Styles smells like incredibly luxurious soap. I wonder if he wears this?

I got a Penhaligon's sample set and this one took me by complete surprise! I was not expected to love this! This smells like a winter walk in the Texas hill country, surrounded by trees and crushed juniper berries. This opens bright, fresh, woody, and citrusy. Some of the brightness and citrusy-ness fades as it dries down, though the notes are still noticeably present they take a back seat to the juniper and woody notes. I find it completely captivating and I can't stop smelling myself when I wear it. I love woody smells but find most of them too heavy or overbearing to wear as a young woman. This one is not! My only wish is for better lasting power. It definitely fades after a couple hours, but I love this fragrance enough that I plan to buy a full size anyway!

One of my go to fragrances for summer when I want to smell like I am on a lawn somewhere with a large G&T in hand for that sense of mental escapism. I find it a refreshing fragrance that does well in the humidity of the summer in Spain. The pepper note adds a touch of masculinity to the fragrance to the freshness. I do wish Penhaligon’s would make this in a parfum or concentre but for an Eau de Toilette I find it doesn’t do too bad - and can surprise with occasional wafts hours later. Personally though, I just would prefer it to be more ‘full on’ in terms of silage, projection and longevity as I quite like being enveloped in a scent. It would save me needing to carry a vapouriser to top up when I feel like it was lagging.

I love the drydown as much as I love the opening. I couldn't buy it without having to wait shipping etc ... so I heavily sprayed with a sample my left wrist and lightly my right wrist to ensure that whatever I smell in my quest to find smth similar will be properly compared. Well, there' was nothing out there as heavenly, that has the juniper in it and the freshness we find here. However ... few options compared as closely as possible to the drydown phase of juniper sling - - bvlgari the blanc - bois d'argent - adios pampamia woman - van arpels bois d'iris Fist one felt to be more sheer and musky and great for the warm seasons, the last one is the most powdery - wonderful all year round (the iris ...).

After long time thinking I bought myself 10ml to test it, as I remembered it to be weak. First impression - invisible fragrance! I sprayed it on myself and clothes and couldn't feel a thing after 2 minutes. Well, I thought, definitely not worth it. And later it all changed. It stays and stays now for clear 7 hours. Very nice fragrance, light but with the personality, and without annoying omnipresence of Molecules. And my husband said that he can feel it on me while walking together or sitting close. So, definitely a winner for summer season, without being obtrusive and annoying. P.S. I am ready to think that Molecules were created in essence to catch Juniper's Sling's charm but make it loud.

I feel like I'm missing something, seeing that most people prefer this as a summer/spring fragrance. I could understand if the opening lasted much longer than the 20 minutes I experienced, but in reality, I find that the rest of the time this fragrance remains active is more fitting for outdoor campfires during cool winter/spring days. The juniper lasts so long on my skin, and the warmth coming from the cardamom and cinnamon reminds me of the winter holidays. It also reminds me of a trip I made to the Texas hill country in the middle of December. The ashe juniper in the cold air while on horseback was a lovely experience, and Juniper Sling really brought me back to that feeling.

I first tried a sample that is included in the popular Penhaligon’s ‘scent library’, I loved it immediately. Juniper berries have a very distinctive aroma, and this fragrance is full of it; refreshing, uplifting and classy. Excellent longevity for an EDT, a credit to Penhaligons!. Sillage is OK and it doesn’t matter as long as I can smell it, and I do...for hours. The scent doesn’t evolve after the first spray, not a problem for me though, juniper berries are the star here and I love it. I can’t detect the base notes listed above, vetiver? sugar? cherry? amber?, this EDT has no sweetness at all, I would say its dry, crisp and uplifting. Now I have the 100ml bottle, hooray!.

This review definitely doesn`t belong to informative ones, as it is an excited one. I guess I`ve never smelled anything better before. Sometimes in the evenings when I work at home, especially when I do something boring, I apply this scent and it makes me happy, it makes me fly, it makes the space around me sparkling with joy! Of course it smells like gin and tonic, but in this case it`s a perfect solution. I definitely don`t smell any leather but pepper is very (not too!) loud which makes the perfume so cheerfully spicy. Very-very disappointing is that the longevity on me is short like a dream but to my nose it is still the best balanced, the most exquisite perfume ever.

I received two samples of this and WOW. I was not expecting to like this at all. I am in love. The initial spray is bright, fresh, and juicy? It's like someone opened a bottle of lemon spritzer on a hot day. It has a faint peppery smell but not at all overwhelming and complements the citric notes. When it dries down the cherry note comes out more. It's not at all like a sickly syrup cherry that most perfumes have. I find most fruit perfumes tend to smell overly artificial- almost bathroom freshener smell like but this is just so natural. A spray will last you at most an hour. I would definitely justify buying a full bottle if only the performance was better.

Such a fantastic spring summer fragrance, suitable for any gender and any age. It's really sings in the first 30 mins to an hour then slowly fades, leaving you with a much softer more rounded scent. The balance of smells are incredible. The juniper is ferocious at first buy then is rounded off with the orange and spiced up with the cardomon and warmed up with the amber. It's a scent that also lends itself well to layering, nd today I have worn it with ELDOs You or Someone Like You which is divine. I have bought the 100ml of this as it's just one of those purchases that you keep going back to when you want to feel fresh and sexy.

Smells absolutely delicious but can't even last through a date no matter how much I apply. If they release an EDP with better performance I wouldn't hesitate to buy a bottle. Edit: Previously I had the sample collection which doesn't have atomizers, I thought I was dabbing a lot on but apparently not. I ended up buying a full bottle and on my skin the performance is actually ok with a few sprays (never loud but detectable 5+ hours). I had to come back and give some credit. I bought the bottle because it's just too perfect for Christmas time here in the Cayman Islands, I was willing to bathe in it but I'm glad I don't have to.

One of those rare fragrances that morphs into something else entirely as it dries down. It starts just as you think it would, bright, boozy, and clean. The top notes are bit too on-the-nose with the alcohol for my taste (hey! it's supposed to be gin), but they burn off quick. The cherry and wood notes are prominent on my skin once it dries down, with maybe a touch of juniper leftover from the start. It smells great, really, like a fancy aromatic gin cocktail spiked with grenadine. My main criticism is that it's too soft on the sillage for how much it goes for; they really ought to put out an EDP version.

Despite this perfume lasting about 15 minutes, I love it. It does smell a little boozy but I get more fresh juniper berries, pepper, and orris. I wish I could work some magic on this juice to make it last longer. Please, some one figure this out! I am usually okay with a skin scent and don't seek out scents that last all day and linger like a cloud around me. But this doesn't even dry to a skin scent, it just disappears. My 1 ounce bottle may last a full month MAYBE. But I do love it. It is well blended and fresh. This is the most uplifting happy scent that I own.

Juniper Sling's opening is pungent, refreshing, and very slightly sweet with juniper berries. Obviously, it reminds me of gin, a smoother one, like Sipsmith. It then becomes even smoother and slightly sweeter: I can smell a tiny bit of spice, a hint of cherry, sugar, and amber in the drydown, as it moves away from gin territory. It is incredibly delicious, refreshing, and elegant. This is unisex, but I think it smells outstanding on a man. The only issue is the longevity, so you need to delight yourself by reapplying often. Another masterpiece from Mr. Cresp.

I went thru this bottle like taking a bath in it. Then they discontinued it and then brought it back. Not afraid to wear this in public. So Amazingly intoxicating. They said at Penhaligons that it has real gin in it. Smells like a big sexy bottle of Tanqueray but not at all offensive. This is an attractive fragrance not a promotion one. Always feel sexy AF when wearing it. This is not for the 30-something limo nightclub goer guy. This is intellect. Charm. Classic. Manners. Class. Intelligence. Sophisticated without being pretentious or BDE.

I tested this for one reason, because it was compared to gentle fluidity silver. I bought it immediately. Yes both have similar clean juniper, but they are not redundant, at least for me. I see juniper sling more formal somehow. Upon spraying, i get a bright burst of juniper berries, spiced with pepper and cinnamon. Within a few minutes, it settles into a calm, meditative, and clean juniper. Near the dry down , the juniper becomes mostly sweet, and ambery. My only issue that i would liked the longevity only a bit longer. 8.5/10

This is gorgeous and I love it, but the performance is so poor and it's so expensive that I don't think I'll ever buy it. It smells just like a gin & tonic in the best, most elegant way. It's refreshing, it's classy and it's perfectly unisex. It's such a true juniper smell, you really feel like you're in a forest. I could see this working year-round too. Unfortunately, it's very weak! It has no sillage at all and lasts for about 2 hours. For the price, that's just not good enough, no matter how amazing it smells.

Wow! One of the best smelling fragrances I have come across out of the 500-600+ tested. Sad part is the projection and longevity are non existent. Such a pity! 9/10 on scent 1/10 on Projection/Longevity Ps. This really needs to be in edp concentration... EDIT: I need to retract my comment on projection/ longevity, a few people have now told me that this fragrance is quite strong, could it be a case of olfactory fatigue affecting my judgement? One person smelled me over 6ft away...8hrs after application!

Like its name and visual design, a silver fling of fresh dewy plants, guised in the mountain mist. From early morning, mid noon, to the weary afternoon. Moody, slightly sweet, geological. Am a woman, somehow with my skin chemistry vetiver notes usually go rampant and enormous, a surprising unusual projection. Sometimes it could turn into a headache if vetiver is heavy, but this one is quite pleasantly dispersed and light. I feel sexy, calm and relaxed in it. Would work fantastically in a rainy day. 7/10

It has everything I want. Every edge is softened, everything feels balanced and harmonious. Cold. Gin & Tonic. The opening is all about that captivating, pure scent of black pepper and juniper. No sweetness, just clarity. The vetiver here is lightly earthy (never overwhelming) and simply perfect. The biggest and most heartbreaking flaw of this stunning fragrance is that it disappears into thin air within an hour... Tag(s): Cold, crisp, gray, G&T

To me, this perfume represents confidence! You don't need it to scream. It's there. Maybe you'll leave a trail, and it won't offend anyone but you'll smell so well put together. You could be a quiet guy, well dressed with this on, and I feel that it would captivate those around you. To me, it smells like light smoke with a dash of salt and sugar, it is dry, with a generous dose of vetiver (likely, haitian). It is so classy, non-offensive.

So far my Penhaligon discovery set has provided all winners. This is such an airy pleasant happy scent. It smells like clean skin freshly out of a shower, where a delightful clean citrusy green soap was used. I absolutely adore this. the projection is moderate and longevity leaves a lot to be desired, but it looks like I will go on a BBW hunt to see what a good layering shower gel and lotion I can use to extend its longevity.

This smells wonderful. Juniper and cocktails at its best. This reminds me of a French 95. With gin, simple syrup from the sugar and a sparkling/fizzy note from a citrus/champagne. This fragrance manages to have those fresher, sparkling notes, but also has the leather, cardamom and vetiver to give it a beautiful depth. There is a gourmand element to this which I love + the smell reminds me of dehydrated limes too

Lovely sharp opening - gin, juniper, pepper, alcohol - and all well blended. I think the juniper/gin note could stand to let the other notes have a chance at the limelight, but it's not the end of the world. Develops into a warm, faintly spicy, caramel-y scent that is at once delicious and refined. Could equally see myself wearing this in an office as well as at a classy dinner party. Yum.

One of the best from Penhaligon. I remember when I first tried Penhaligon scents at the Art of Shaving barber shop. Smelled the entire line they had on display and they all reminded me of the typical men’s splash colognes from yesteryear but Juniper Sling stood out and I loved how it dried. Very woody masculine and gentlemanly. Had to buy it. Unfortunately it’s a skin scent 😭

This smells great, but I agree with most--the performance is very poor. It doesn't last more than 45mins to an hr and IMO this EDT costs way too much to perform the way it does! But a remedy, Juniper Sling edt layered with MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver, its 🤯😍😜🤗! I advise to get a decant of one, or both and play with this combo. Fresh and sexy! Thank me later! ❤

This smells like a rainy conifer forest in spring, the sun spilling in through the treetops, with deer and rabbits all around. I adore scents that take me to nature and this is no different. I see this as a brighter version of Diptyque Tam Dao. I am a little disappointed with the performance however, it doesn't last long and you can only smell it up close.

I was having in mind a typical juniper scent. But this is better. Much better. It smells like a cologne, clean with just a couple of ingredients. But then it keeps unraveling, showing different notes that start to combine, blend and melt continuously. A soft dry woody composition. Sublime spiciness and delicate citrus. It's phenomenal. A real class act.

I am sorry... But I do not think this is even a skin scent. It disappears on my body and it disappears on my clothes. I went through 10 mL in one day. I wish they would give us a Middle Eastern dupe that would last as I love this fragrance!! I put a happy face with heart eyes because it smells absolutely gorgeous but unfortunately, not worth the money.

A fantastic, juicy herbal scent that I find very similar to Eccentric 01 - but with a bigger, bolder punch. The only thing standing between me and a bottle is the price, and unfortunately the longevity just isn't quite there to justify it. That said, every time I walk past a Penhaligon's counter, I absolutely douse myself in it. :)

This is beautiful. Really well crafted. I usually do not enjoy Penhaligon’s apart from a few compositions. This is like hermes voyage dipped in sugar. Still fresh but more grounded and feminine. Really a decent, uplifting summer formula! Edit: pepper is strong be warned

Such a lovely scent, it develops beautifully and lasts quite a while, i love the Juniper berries in this scent it brings a aromatic freshness to it. The pepper makes it a little spicy. It’s a very woody kind of springtime at the cabin scent that i just adore

So happy it's summer so I can wear this again. Opens up so fresh and citrusy, and then the aromatic, boozy spiciness. It does really smell like a gin cocktail. The drydown is very D&G Light Blue-y, which makes sense because both are by Oliver Cresp.

Oddly enough this smells like ginger to me. Like real ginger, earthy, spicy, medicinal. Then dries down to a beautiful light Juniper moodiness. Incredible scent just does not project much and because of that doesn't feel like it lasts very long.

Nice. Real spicy, woody... Was wondering where have I smelled this before ? Finally cornered it to "Infinite Spicy" by Mercedes Benz. and both are created by Olivier Cresp. No wonder. About 80~90% similar. Spicy and unique.

sexy in a refined way. also citrusy but slightly spicy (peppery, not overt, more like a supportive tinge that makes it feel more balanced and grounded). clean and crisp, elegant and expensive

I am coming back with an update. This fragrance is really meant for very hot days. In this atmosphere it doesn't disappear but lasts hours and projects brilliantly. A gem, really.

Wild that this smells exactly like the hotel I went in England. Need it desperately. So pricey, especially for an EDT, but nonetheless crisp, classy, and crepuscular.

It smells amazing, but doesn’t last very long. A must try if you’re looking for a fresh and unique fragrance!

Perfect to clean your mind in the morning after some messy night. I wish it be a bit louder.

I wish this gem could project a little bit more. I looooove the smell but its a skin scent

The reviews say it all. Opening is great but dies down rather quickly.