Fragrance comparison

Carthusia Uomo vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 411 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carthusia Uomo

Carthusia

4.05281 votes

Rank #4,821 WoodyCitrus

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13%scent match

Clearly different

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carthusia Uomo
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carthusia Uomo5/7

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20082/7

Ratings & consensus: Carthusia Uomo
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Longevity: Carthusia Uomo
Sillage & projection: Carthusia Uomo
Value for money: Carthusia Uomo
Versatility: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carthusia Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carthusia UomoCarthusia

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

Category winnerCarthusia UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

281 votes

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Uomo

SillageCarthusia Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCarthusia UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

citrus92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen LeavesFreesiaBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCedarPatchouliJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmber

Notes

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaGreen LeavesMuskYellow PlumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall10

Winter7

Day100

Night14

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#29,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarthusia UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carthusia Uomo opens with a crisp burst of lemon, bergamot, and crushed green leaves before settling into a dry cedar and oakmoss base. It projects a traditional Italian barbershop aesthetic that feels clean and quiet on skin. Wear it during spring mornings in an office or casual daytime settings where subtle woody fr…

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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is a crisp, uplifting floral fruity eau de parfum built around fresh green leaves, freesia, and yellow plum. Introduced as a seasonal interpretation of Clinique's classic optimism, it presents a delicate botanical profile rather than a sharp citrus punch. The opening feels green and wet, l…

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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, Carthusia Uomo or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Carthusia Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Carthusia Uomo is rated 4.05/5 from 281 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes. Choose Carthusia Uomo for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carthusia Uomo or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Carthusia Uomo lasts longest (Carthusia Uomo 70/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carthusia Uomo or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Carthusia Uomo projects furthest (Carthusia Uomo 59/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carthusia Uomo and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Carthusia Uomo or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Carthusia Uomo is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carthusia Uomo and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Carthusia Uomo has top notes of Lemon, Green Leaves, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk.