Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,558 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Clinique

4.1157 votes

Rank #38,662 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20162/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Versatility: Ajyal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ajyal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

Category winnerAjyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

42%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value58

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

green100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

white floral69%

aquatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both green and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesWatery NotesFruity NotesPlum

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyMimosaFreesia

Base2 to 3 hours

White WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk and Amber. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter4

Day100

Night9

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAjyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajyal opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, tart rhubarb, and cold petrichor notes. As the bright citrus top calms, sweet plum and lavender merge with a salty marine accord. The base settles into warm cedarwood, brown sugar, and clean musk, creating a dense fragrance suited for humid spring afternoons and hot…

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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 delivers an airy, dew-kissed floral fruity scent tailored for bright daytime wear. It opens with a splash of watery notes and crisp green notes, immediately sweetened by tart plum and undefined fruity notes that feel light and clean rather than syrupy. As the mist settles, fresh lily-of-th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajyal or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 for a green and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fruity accords. Common notes include Musk and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Ajyal has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Loukhoum, Amberwood, Lavender and Cherry Blossom, a base of White Musk, Musk, Amber and Brown sugar. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 has top notes of Green Notes, Watery Notes, Fruity Notes and Plum, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa and Freesia, a base of White Wood, Musk and Amber.