Fragrance comparison

Alibi Eau de Toilette vs Clinique Happy Heart 2012

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 834 ratings analysed

Alibi Eau de Toilette

Oscar de la Renta

3.79103 votes

Rank #18,198 FloralCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Clinique Happy Heart 2012

Clinique

3.88731 votes

Rank #31,858 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alibi Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alibi Eau de Toilette2/7

Clinique Happy Heart 20125/7

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Longevity: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Value for money: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Versatility: Alibi Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alibi Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alibi Eau de ToiletteOscar de la Renta

Clinique Happy Heart 2012Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

3.88/ 5 · 731 votes

Have 59%Had 25%Want 15%

Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2012Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

29%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

731 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2012Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy Heart 2012

SillageClinique Happy Heart 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2012Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

floral100%

citrus86%

aquatic72%

woody58%

ozonic44%

green30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

PeonyLotusPeach

Base

MuskWhite WoodAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water Hyacinth

Base2 to 3 hours

White Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and White Wood. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy Heart 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall57

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall23

Winter18

Day100

Night14

Category winnerAlibi Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#31,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlibi Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar de la Renta Alibi Eau de Toilette opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and crisp pear blossom. Within ten minutes, the citrus crispness softens into a clean floral heart dominated by dewy peony, watery lotus, and a mild slice of sweet peach. The base settles into a smooth white wood, soft…

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Clinique Happy Heart 2012 by Clinique brings a crisp, breezy mood centered on bright fruits and fresh watery florals. The scent opens with a juicy splash of mandarin orange that feels brisk, cheerful, and immediately clean. As the citrus sparkle settles, a watery floral heart of water hyacinth takes over, introducing …

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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, Alibi Eau de Toilette or Clinique Happy Heart 2012?

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 takes 5 of 7 categories. Alibi Eau de Toilette is rated 3.79/5 from 103 votes; Clinique Happy Heart 2012 is rated 3.88/5 from 731 votes. Choose Alibi Eau de Toilette for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Clinique Happy Heart 2012 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alibi Eau de Toilette or Clinique Happy Heart 2012?

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 lasts longest (Clinique Happy Heart 2012 61/100, Alibi Eau de Toilette 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi Eau de Toilette or Clinique Happy Heart 2012?

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 projects furthest (Clinique Happy Heart 2012 52/100, Alibi Eau de Toilette 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi Eau de Toilette and Clinique Happy Heart 2012 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and White Wood.

Is Alibi Eau de Toilette or Clinique Happy Heart 2012 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alibi Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Alibi Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy Heart 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alibi Eau de Toilette and Clinique Happy Heart 2012?

Alibi Eau de Toilette has top notes of Pear Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Peach, a base of Musk, White Wood and Amber. Clinique Happy Heart 2012 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, a base of White Wood.