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.

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 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.

Juniper Sling exudes elegance and subtlety, staying true to the refined English style. Yet, in my view, they err on the side of conservatism. Particularly considering the array of base notes, I anticipated a touch more daring. Nevertheless, their refined demeanor will undoubtedly suit numerous formal occasions. As a general rule, Juniper Sling is a fragrance for the day, especially fitting for warmer climates. After all, what could be more delightful than a chilled glass of gin and tonic on a scorching July afternoon? For aficionados of this spirit, it's a must-have addition. For others? It's a scent worth acquainting oneself with.

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.