Fragrance comparison

Juniper Sling vs Opus 1870

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,475 ratings analysed

Juniper Sling

Penhaligon's

3.932,858 votes

Rank #2,829 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Opus 1870

Penhaligon's

4.021,617 votes

Rank #1,355 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opus 1870 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Juniper Sling
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.
Opus 1870
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Juniper Sling0/7

Opus 18707/7

Ratings & consensus: Opus 1870
Community sentiment: Opus 1870
Longevity: Opus 1870
Sillage & projection: Opus 1870
Value for money: Opus 1870
Versatility: Opus 1870
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opus 1870

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Juniper SlingPenhaligon's

Opus 1870Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 2,858 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 1,617 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerOpus 1870Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,367 votes

48%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

1,382 votes

Category winnerOpus 1870Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOpus 1870

SillageOpus 1870

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOpus 1870Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

amber50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesOrangeAngelicaCinnamon

Heart

PepperCardamomLeatherOrris Root

Base

VetiverSugarCherryAmber

Top

PepperYuzuCorianderJuniperCardamomBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseRoseCinnamonOrris Root

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOpus 1870Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex61

Women10

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,829

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews319

Overall rank#1,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerOpus 1870Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Opus 1870 opens with bright yuzu and cracked pepper, then settles into soft cedar, sandalwood, rose and a faint incense haze. It feels polished, quietly masculine and easy to wear. This suits someone who likes classic tailoring over loud statement scents. The trade-off is performance, which many wearers find moderate …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Juniper Sling or Opus 1870?

Opus 1870 takes 7 of 7 categories. Juniper Sling is rated 3.93/5 from 2,858 votes; Opus 1870 is rated 4.02/5 from 1,617 votes. Choose Juniper Sling for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Opus 1870 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Sling or Opus 1870?

Opus 1870 lasts longest (Opus 1870 63/100, Juniper Sling 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Sling or Opus 1870?

Opus 1870 projects furthest (Opus 1870 52/100, Juniper Sling 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Juniper Sling and Opus 1870 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom and Leather.

Is Juniper Sling or Opus 1870 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Juniper Sling is the stronger pick. For winter, Opus 1870 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juniper Sling and Opus 1870?

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. Opus 1870 has top notes of Pepper, Yuzu, Coriander and Juniper, heart notes of Incense, Rose, Cinnamon and Orris Root, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather.