Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson vs Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson

Clinique

3.676 votes

Rank #65,367 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa

Aerin

3.86135 votes

Rank #13,738 Yellow FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson1/3

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy by Donald RobertsonClinique

Mediterranean Honeysuckle MimosaAerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 26%Want 45%

3.86/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

22%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa

SillageClinique Happy by Donald Robertson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

fresh spicy72%

yellow floral58%

aromatic44%

powdery30%

yellow floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Blood GrapefruitBergamot

Heart45 to 60 minutes

MimosaHawaiian Jasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

Magnolia Petals

Top

GrapefruitBlack Currant BlossomBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleTuberoseMay Rose

Base

MossVetiver

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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer66

Fall15

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex10

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerMediterranean Honeysuckle MimosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa is a bright yellow floral with a soft citrus lift and a clean, easy daytime feel. Grapefruit and bergamot keep the mimosa airy, while honeysuckle, tuberose, and rose add a polished floral heart. On skin, it usually reads sunny, gentle, and feminine rather than loud or dramatic. Reviews…

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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 by Donald Robertson or Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa?

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa takes 2 of 3 categories. Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa is rated 3.86/5 from 135 votes. Choose Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa for a yellow floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson or Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa?

Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa lasts longest (Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa 58/100, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson or Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa?

Projection is very close: Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson 50/100, Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa 49/100 for sillage.

Do Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson and Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson or Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa better for summer or winter?

Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy by Donald Robertson and Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa?

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. Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Tuberose and May Rose, a base of Moss and Vetiver.