Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy vs #Happy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,461 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clinique Happy

Clinique

4.135,458 votes

Rank #30,084 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

#Happy

The Dua Brand

1.673 votes

Rank #76,689 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy takes 3 of 3 categories.

Clinique Happy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
#Happy
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.

Clinique Happy3/3

#Happy0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique HappyClinique

#HappyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 5,458 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

1.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate17

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value0

Category winnerClinique HappyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

marine48%

woody30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

aromatic30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus and aromatic

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

Notes

TangerineLemonJasmineGreen NotesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskCypressCedarGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Notes, Freesia and Jasmine. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique HappyHigher 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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#Happy by The Dua Brand hits with a sharp, citrus-forward opening of tangerine and lemon before settling into a green, floral heart. Designed for versatility, this unisex scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic that functions well for casual daily wear. It balances bright top notes with a woody base of cypress and c…

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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 #Happy?

Clinique Happy takes 3 of 3 categories. Clinique Happy is rated 4.13/5 from 5,458 votes; #Happy is rated 1.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Clinique Happy for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose #Happy for a citrus and white floral character.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy or #Happy?

Clinique Happy lasts longest (Clinique Happy 49/100, #Happy 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy and #Happy smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Notes, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Clinique Happy or #Happy better for summer or winter?

Clinique Happy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy and #Happy?

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. #Happy features Tangerine, Lemon, Jasmine, Green Notes and Freesia.