Fragrance comparison

Juniper Sling vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,904 ratings analysed

Juniper Sling

Penhaligon's

3.932,858 votes

Rank #2,829 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Juniper Sling3/7

Sailors4/7

Ratings & consensus: Juniper Sling
Community sentiment: Juniper Sling
Longevity: Sailors
Sillage & projection: Sailors
Value for money: Sailors
Versatility: Sailors
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's

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 2,858 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerJuniper SlingRating 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

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerJuniper SlingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

amber50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

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–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex61

Women10

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,829

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews319

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJuniper SlingHigher 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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Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…

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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 Sailors?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. Juniper Sling is rated 3.93/5 from 2,858 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Juniper Sling for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Sling or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Juniper Sling 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Sling or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Juniper Sling 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Juniper Sling and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom and Leather.

Is Juniper Sling or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Juniper Sling is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juniper Sling and Sailors?

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. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.