Fragrance comparison

Juniper Sling vs When A Man Loves A Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,870 ratings analysed

3 wins

Juniper Sling

Penhaligon's

3.932,858 votes

Rank #2,829 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

When A Man Loves A Woman

Mith

4.0012 votes

Rank #41,172 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Juniper Sling takes 3 of 5 categories.

Juniper Sling
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
When A Man Loves A Woman
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Juniper Sling3/5

When A Man Loves A Woman2/5

Ratings & consensus: Juniper Sling
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: When A Man Loves A Woman
Sillage & projection: Juniper Sling
Value for money: When A Man Loves A Woman
Versatility: Not scored
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

When A Man Loves A WomanMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 2,858 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

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

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhen A Man Loves A Woman

SillageJuniper Sling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWhen A Man Loves A WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

amber50%

warm spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

musky60%

rose50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

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

CardamomAngelicaLemonGinger

Heart

GinRoseJuniper BerriesOrris Root

Base

VetiverBenzoinCognac

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Angelica, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex61

Women10

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,829

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews319

Overall rank#41,172

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Mith When A Man Loves A Woman opens with a bright gin and citrus sparkle, sharpened by ginger and cardamom. As it settles, green aromatic facets, soft rose and a powdery orris touch sit over vetiver, benzoin and a hint of cognac warmth. It usually reads as a clean woody spicy scent with a fresh, slightly boozy idea ra…

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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 When A Man Loves A Woman?

Juniper Sling takes 3 of 5 categories. Juniper Sling is rated 3.93/5 from 2,858 votes; When A Man Loves A Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Juniper Sling for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose When A Man Loves A Woman for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Sling or When A Man Loves A Woman?

When A Man Loves A Woman lasts longest (When A Man Loves A Woman 58/100, Juniper Sling 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Sling or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Juniper Sling projects furthest (Juniper Sling 45/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Juniper Sling and When A Man Loves A Woman smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Angelica, Cardamom and Orris Root.

Is Juniper Sling or When A Man Loves A Woman better for summer or winter?

When A Man Loves A Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juniper Sling and When A Man Loves A Woman?

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. When A Man Loves A Woman has top notes of Cardamom, Angelica, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Gin, Rose, Juniper Berries and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cognac.