Fragrance comparison

BLV Absolute vs Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

3 wins

BLV Absolute

Bvlgari

3.95153 votes

Rank #30,283 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson

Clinique

3.676 votes

Rank #65,367 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BLV Absolute takes 3 of 3 categories.

BLV Absolute
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

BLV Absolute3/3

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: BLV Absolute
Sillage & projection: BLV Absolute
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BLV Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLV AbsoluteBvlgari

Clinique Happy by Donald RobertsonClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBLV Absolute

SillageBLV Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral86%

fresh spicy72%

yellow floral58%

aromatic44%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamot

Heart

WisteriaFlaxMimosa

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Blood GrapefruitBergamot

Heart45 to 60 minutes

MimosaHawaiian Jasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

Magnolia Petals

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer74

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex23

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBLV AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…

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Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson brings an artistic collector twist to a familiar sunshine profile. The scent opens with a sharp burst of blood grapefruit and tart bergamot, giving an immediate sensation of fresh-peeled citrus. As the crisp opening settles, yellow floral mimosa and sweet Hawaiian jasmine unfold, bri…

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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, BLV Absolute or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

BLV Absolute takes 3 of 3 categories. BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes; Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BLV Absolute or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

BLV Absolute lasts longest (BLV Absolute 68/100, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLV Absolute or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

BLV Absolute projects furthest (BLV Absolute 63/100, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLV Absolute and Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is BLV Absolute or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson better for summer or winter?

BLV Absolute suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV Absolute and Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson has top notes of Blood Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa and Hawaiian Jasmine, a base of Magnolia Petals.