Fragrance comparison

C'est Magique vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

2 wins

C'est Magique

Kesling

4.003 votes

Rank #23,397 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Clinique

4.1157 votes

Rank #38,839 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C'est Magique takes 2 of 3 categories.

C'est Magique
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

C'est Magique2/3

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20161/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C'est MagiqueKesling

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityC'est Magique

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

floral69%

white floral61%

green100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

white floral69%

aquatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen NotesPlumMandarin OrangeBergamotPineappleFruity Notes

Heart

GardeniaFreesiaYlang-YlangJasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Palisander RosewoodPrecious WoodsMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesWatery NotesFruity NotesPlum

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyMimosaFreesia

Base2 to 3 hours

White WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Plum, Fruity Notes and Freesia. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter4

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerC'est MagiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C'est Magique is a bright, fruity floral blend from 1997. It opens with a vibrant burst of lemon, mandarin, and pineapple, eventually settling into a gardenia and ylang-ylang heart. On the skin, the fragrance relies on palisander rosewood and musk to provide a grounded, woodsy finish suitable for casual daytime wear d…

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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, C'est Magique or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

C'est Magique takes 2 of 3 categories. C'est Magique is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose C'est Magique for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 for a green and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C'est Magique or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

They last about the same: C'est Magique 60/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, C'est Magique or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 68/100, C'est Magique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C'est Magique and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Plum, Fruity Notes and Freesia.

Is C'est Magique or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 better for summer or winter?

C'est Magique suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C'est Magique and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

C'est Magique has top notes of Lemon, Green Notes, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Precious Woods and Musk. 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.