Juniper Sling vs Lyre Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lyre Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.
Juniper SlingChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lyre IntenseChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Juniper Sling3/7
Lyre Intense4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Juniper Sling
- Community sentiment
- Juniper Sling
- Longevity
- Lyre Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Lyre Intense
- Value for money
- Lyre Intense
- Versatility
- Lyre Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Juniper Sling
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Juniper SlingPenhaligon'sLyre IntenseKiller OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 2,858 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.83/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%
Category winnerJuniper SlingRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
2,367 votes
38%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerJuniper SlingMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLyre Intense
SillageLyre Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLyre IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
citrus60%
amber50%
rose100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
floral74%
powdery65%
yellow floral56%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesOrangeAngelicaCinnamon
Heart
PepperCardamomLeatherOrris Root
Base
VetiverSugarCherryAmber
Top
CardamomBergamotGingerCinnamon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangOrris RootGeraniumAngelicaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliWoodsy NotesIncenseVanillaTonka BeanOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesAngelica, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer65
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night83
Category winnerLyre IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,829
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews319
Overall rank#19,255
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerJuniper SlingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJuniper 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…
Reviews →Lyre Intense is a rose-led woody aromatic with warm spice, powdery iris, soft florals and a musky sandalwood base. On skin, reviewers often describe the rose as the main event, with cardamom, ginger and cinnamon giving it lift before vanilla, incense, woods and moss settle in. It reads unisex on paper, but wearer feed…
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, Juniper Sling or Lyre Intense?
Lyre Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Juniper Sling is rated 3.93/5 from 2,858 votes; Lyre Intense is rated 3.83/5 from 42 votes. Choose Juniper Sling for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lyre Intense for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Juniper Sling or Lyre Intense?
Lyre Intense lasts longest (Lyre Intense 65/100, Juniper Sling 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Juniper Sling or Lyre Intense?
Lyre Intense projects furthest (Lyre Intense 53/100, Juniper Sling 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Juniper Sling and Lyre Intense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Angelica, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Orris Root.
Is Juniper Sling or Lyre Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lyre Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Lyre Intense is the stronger pick. Lyre Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Juniper Sling and Lyre Intense?
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. Lyre Intense has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Incense.
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