Fragrance comparison

Alto Mare Blue vs Clinique Happy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,459 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alto Mare Blue

Parfums Genty

5.001 votes

Rank #50,823 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Clinique Happy

Clinique

4.135,458 votes

Rank #30,240 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alto Mare Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alto Mare Blue
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alto Mare Blue3/4

Clinique Happy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alto Mare Blue
Sillage & projection: Alto Mare Blue
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Alto Mare Blue
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alto Mare BlueParfums Genty

Clinique HappyClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.13/ 5 · 5,458 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

5,458 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlto Mare Blue

SillageAlto Mare Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

warm spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

marine48%

woody30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeLimeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressRosemaryMuskCedarPatchouli

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLimeSea NotesLemonGreen Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 4 hours

CypressMuskCedarGuaiac Wood

Category winnerAlto Mare BlueLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring64

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique HappyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Genty Alto Mare Blue delivers a bracing blast of Mediterranean citrus backed by crisp timber. The opening hits fast. Fresh lime and bitter bergamot crackle over a pinch of crushed green cardamom, creating an energetic splash that wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens in…

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Clinique Happy is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and clean botanicals. It opens with an immediate burst of mandarin orange, tart lime, and lemon, sharpened by fresh green notes and an airy sea notes accord. The heart introduces a light floral layer of freesia, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley,…

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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, Alto Mare Blue or Clinique Happy?

Alto Mare Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Alto Mare Blue is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Clinique Happy is rated 4.13/5 from 5,458 votes. Choose Alto Mare Blue for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alto Mare Blue or Clinique Happy?

Alto Mare Blue lasts longest (Alto Mare Blue 60/100, Clinique Happy 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alto Mare Blue or Clinique Happy?

Alto Mare Blue projects furthest (Alto Mare Blue 50/100, Clinique Happy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alto Mare Blue and Clinique Happy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Cypress and Musk.

Is Alto Mare Blue or Clinique Happy better for summer or winter?

Alto Mare Blue suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alto Mare Blue and Clinique Happy?

Alto Mare Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Cardamom, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Musk and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Clinique Happy has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Sea Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cypress, Musk, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.