Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy vs Eau de Rochas Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,945 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy

Clinique

4.135,458 votes

Rank #30,240 CitrusGreen

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62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Eau de Rochas Homme

Rochas

4.151,487 votes

Rank #673 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Clinique Happy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Clinique Happy1/7

Eau de Rochas Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique HappyClinique

Eau de Rochas HommeRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 5,458 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeRating 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

50%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,379 votes

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas Homme

SillageEau de Rochas Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

marine48%

woody30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

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

LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime, Lemon and Freesia. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClinique HappyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

Men79

Unisex20

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#673

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews242

Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher 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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Eau de Rochas Homme is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1993, centered on a crisp, cooling blend of lemon, lime, and herbaceous notes. It offers a bright, refreshing experience that feels like a crisp morning, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days, casual weekend outings, or office wear duri…

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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 Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Clinique Happy is rated 4.13/5 from 5,458 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose Clinique Happy for a citrus and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme lasts longest (Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100, Clinique Happy 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy or Eau de Rochas Homme?

Eau de Rochas Homme projects furthest (Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100, Clinique Happy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Lemon and Freesia.

Is Clinique Happy or Eau de Rochas Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas Homme is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy and Eau de Rochas Homme?

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. Eau de Rochas Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk.