Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Juniper Sling

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,113 ratings analysed

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Juniper Sling

Penhaligon's

3.932,858 votes

Rank #2,556 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Juniper Sling takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Juniper Sling
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Bois Dormant3/7

Juniper Sling4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Dormant
Community sentiment: Juniper Sling
Longevity: Bois Dormant
Sillage & projection: Juniper Sling
Value for money: Juniper Sling
Versatility: Bois Dormant
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Juniper Sling

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bois DormantCeline

Juniper SlingPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

3.93/ 5 · 2,858 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerBois DormantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

255 votes

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,367 votes

Category winnerJuniper SlingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBois Dormant

SillageJuniper Sling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value34

Category winnerJuniper SlingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

amber50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris Root

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiver

Top

Juniper BerriesOrangeAngelicaCinnamon

Heart

PepperCardamomLeatherOrris Root

Base

VetiverSugarCherryAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Orris Root and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bois Dormant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois DormantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Men29

Unisex61

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#2,556

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews319

Category winnerJuniper SlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Bois Dormant smells like soft tailoring in autumn air. Crisp juniper berries hit first. A bitter splash of bergamot accompanies the opening, delivering an initial solvent lift that settles within five minutes into creamy orris root butter. It feels exceptionally smooth. Rather than projecting across a crowded r…

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Juniper Sling opens with a brisk burst of juniper, citrus and cool spice that many wearers read as a polished gin-and-tonic effect. As it settles, it softens into airy woods, pepper, angelica and a lightly sweet amber-cherry base. It is elegant, fresh and easy to wear, especially in spring or mild weather. The main ca…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Dormant or Juniper Sling?

Juniper Sling takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Juniper Sling is rated 3.93/5 from 2,858 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Juniper Sling for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Juniper Sling?

Bois Dormant lasts longest (Bois Dormant 59/100, Juniper Sling 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Juniper Sling?

Projection is very close: Juniper Sling 45/100, Bois Dormant 43/100 for sillage.

Do Bois Dormant and Juniper Sling smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Orris Root and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or Juniper Sling better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Dormant is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Dormant is the stronger pick. Bois Dormant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and Juniper Sling?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Juniper Sling has top notes of Juniper Berries, Orange, Angelica and Cinnamon, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Sugar, Cherry and Amber.