Created by Olivier Cresp for Penhaligon's in 2011, Juniper Sling begins with the idea of a gin cocktail: brisk, polished and knowingly playful. Its inspiration, the Bright Young Things of 1920s London, gives the fragrance a clear cultural frame of easy elegance, late-night wit and style worn with nonchalance. Rather than simply mimicking a drink, it translates that atmosphere into an olfactory composition that feels crisp, lively and carefully shaped. The opening is defined by juniper berries, whose aromatic dryness immediately sets the tone. Lemon and bitter orange bring a bright citrus flash, while angelica adds a green, refined nuance. Cardamom and black pepper sharpen the structure with a cool spice, preventing the freshness from feeling too casual or fleeting. The sensation is very recognisable: the clean sparkle of something chilled and sophisticated, refreshing but composed. As the fragrance develops, iris softens the line with a smooth, faintly powdery texture. Cinnamon adds warmth, and leather introduces a discreet shadow that deepens the composition without weighing it down. This heart is where Juniper Sling becomes more nuanced, balancing polish and play with a slightly more intimate character. In the base, vetiver and ambrox provide a clean, modern framework, while black cherry, brown sugar and brandy echo the cocktail inspiration in a darker, more velvety register. The sweetness remains controlled, held in check by the dryness of juniper and the steady pull of woods and spice. Juniper Sling is a citrus-led unisex Eau de Toilette with an urbane, light-footed personality. It suggests charm, precision and a sense of pleasure that never turns ostentatious—an elegant fragrance with a spirited edge and a distinctly London kind of wit.
100 ml
Juniper Sling by Penhaligon's is an Eau de Toilette inspired by a gin cocktail and the carefree mood of 1920s London. Fresh, spicy and polished, it creates a unisex signature with sparkling lift and a subtly warm, sophisticated base.
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Description
Olfactory information
Fragrance family
- Citrus
Top notes
- juniper berries, angelica, bitter orange, cardamom, lemon, black pepper
Heart notes
- iris, leather, cinnamon
Base notes
- vetiver, ambrox, black cherry, brown sugar, brandy
Product details
Perfumer
- Olivier Cresp
Year of release
- 2011
Gender
- Unisex
Size
- 100 ml
Concentration
- Eau de Toilette (EDT)
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