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Clinique Happy Heart 2003 vs Dolly Girl On The Beach

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

Updated 2,025 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy Heart 2003 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Clinique Happy Heart 2003

    Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Dolly Girl On The Beach

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy Heart 20035/7
Dolly Girl On The Beach2/7
Ratings & consensus
Clinique Happy Heart 2003
Community sentiment
Dolly Girl On The Beach
Longevity
Clinique Happy Heart 2003
Sillage & projection
Clinique Happy Heart 2003
Value for money
Dolly Girl On The Beach
Versatility
Clinique Happy Heart 2003
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Clinique Happy Heart 2003

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Clinique Happy Heart 2003Clinique
Dolly Girl On The BeachAnna Sui
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 1,896 votes
Have 35%Had 48%Want 17%
3.92/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 27%Had 31%Want 41%
Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2003Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

1,896 votes

26%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerDolly Girl On The BeachMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity44
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy Heart 2003

SillageClinique Happy Heart 2003

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value63
Category winnerDolly Girl On The BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
ozonic92%
green84%
floral77%
woody69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CucumberMandarin OrangeCassia
Heart2 to 3 hours
Water HyacinthCarrot
Base3 to 4 hours
White WoodsSandalwood
Top
AppleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachCassiaMarigold
Heart
LotusFreesiaRose
Base
MuskWhite WoodsAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassia and White Woods. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy Heart 2003, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall25
Winter19
Day100
Night13
Spring30
Summer100
Fall10
Winter7
Day100
Night–
Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2003Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex8
Women89
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,566

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2003Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy Heart 2003 is a refreshing chypre floral fragrance that prioritises crisp, clean energy. The scent opens with a burst of cool cucumber, juicy mandarin orange, and leafy cassia, instantly creating an invigorating aquatic and ozonic freshness. At its centre, dewy water hyacinth pairs with an earthy carrot…

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Anna Sui Dolly Girl On The Beach opens with a burst of crisp green apple and tart mandarin orange, resembling a refreshing summer fruit punch. As the perfume settles on skin, a watery lotus note develops alongside soft freesia, adding a transparent floral texture that counterbalances the initial citrus sweetness. In t…

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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 Heart 2003 or Dolly Girl On The Beach?

Clinique Happy Heart 2003 takes 5 of 7 categories. Clinique Happy Heart 2003 is rated 3.88/5 from 1,896 votes; Dolly Girl On The Beach is rated 3.92/5 from 129 votes. Choose Clinique Happy Heart 2003 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dolly Girl On The Beach for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy Heart 2003 or Dolly Girl On The Beach?

Clinique Happy Heart 2003 lasts longest (Clinique Happy Heart 2003 64/100, Dolly Girl On The Beach 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy Heart 2003 or Dolly Girl On The Beach?

Clinique Happy Heart 2003 projects furthest (Clinique Happy Heart 2003 58/100, Dolly Girl On The Beach 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy Heart 2003 and Dolly Girl On The Beach smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassia and White Woods.

Is Clinique Happy Heart 2003 or Dolly Girl On The Beach better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dolly Girl On The Beach is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Happy Heart 2003 is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy Heart 2003 suits daytime wear; Dolly Girl On The Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy Heart 2003 and Dolly Girl On The Beach?

Clinique Happy Heart 2003 has top notes of Cucumber, Mandarin Orange and Cassia, heart notes of Water Hyacinth and Carrot, a base of White Woods and Sandalwood. Dolly Girl On The Beach has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, White Woods and Amber.

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