Fragrance comparison

Clair de Lune vs Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clair de Lune

Antonio Visconti

4.1331 votes

Rank #17,738 FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson

Clinique

3.676 votes

Rank #65,367 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clair de Lune takes 3 of 3 categories.

Clair de Lune
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clair de Lune3/3

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clair de LuneAntonio Visconti

Clinique Happy by Donald RobertsonClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 11%Had 10%Want 79%

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

32%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityClair de Lune

SillageClair de Lune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

floral86%

fresh spicy72%

yellow floral58%

aromatic44%

powdery30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, citrus and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotelemiLime

Heart

MimosaOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter83

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#65,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClair de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clair de Lune reads as a green mimosa floral with a soft but dense powdery feel. The opening suggests tart bergamot, lime, and snapped green stems, then the heart turns fluffier and more velvety as mimosa and osmanthus settle in. Vanilla, sandalwood, and cedar give it a warm, smooth base rather than a sugary one. It s…

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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, Clair de Lune or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

Clair de Lune takes 3 of 3 categories. Clair de Lune is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes; Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Clair de Lune for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clair de Lune or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

Clair de Lune lasts longest (Clair de Lune 71/100, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clair de Lune or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

Clair de Lune projects furthest (Clair de Lune 69/100, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clair de Lune and Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is Clair de Lune or Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson better for summer or winter?

Clair de Lune suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clair de Lune and Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson?

Clair de Lune has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.