Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy vs D

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,607 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy

Clinique

4.135,458 votes

Rank #30,240 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Alfred Dunhill

4.03149 votes

Rank #29,342 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clinique Happy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
D
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy2/7

D5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique HappyClinique

DAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 5,458 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

4.03/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerClinique HappyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

5,458 votes

30%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerClinique HappyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityD

SillageD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

marine48%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLimeSea NotesLemonGreen Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 4 hours

CypressMuskCedarGuaiac Wood

Top

Amalfi LemonPepperMintMandarin OrangeCypressPalisander Rosewood

Heart

RoseLavenderGeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarMuskoak mossTonka BeanVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer89

Fall74

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Category winnerDMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,342

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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D by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. D was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia; base not…

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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, Clinique Happy or D?

D takes 5 of 7 categories. Clinique Happy is rated 4.13/5 from 5,458 votes; D is rated 4.03/5 from 149 votes. Choose Clinique Happy for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose D for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy or D?

D lasts longest (D 61/100, Clinique Happy 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy or D?

D projects furthest (D 52/100, Clinique Happy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy and D smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Clinique Happy or D better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy is the stronger pick. For winter, D is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy suits daytime wear; D suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy and D?

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. D has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Pepper, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Musk and oak moss.