Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 vs 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 981 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy Heart 2012

Clinique

3.88731 votes

Rank #31,698 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli

Bon Parfumeur

3.95250 votes

Rank #29,619 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Clinique Happy Heart 20123/7

901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli3/7

Ratings & consensus: 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli
Community sentiment: 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Value for money: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Versatility: Clinique Happy Heart 2012
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy Heart 2012Clinique

901 nutmeg, almond, patchouliBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 731 votes

Have 59%Had 25%Want 15%

3.95/ 5 · 250 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winner901 nutmeg, almond, patchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

731 votes

30%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

250 votes

Category winner901 nutmeg, almond, patchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClinique Happy Heart 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value61

Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2012Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus86%

aquatic72%

woody58%

ozonic44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

citrus74%

vanilla65%

patchouli56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water Hyacinth

Base2 to 3 hours

White Wood

Top

GingerGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Black PepperWhite WoodNutmegAlmondPimento

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and White Wood. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy Heart 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall23

Winter18

Day100

Night14

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClinique Happy Heart 2012Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

Men61

Unisex34

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,619

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner901 nutmeg, almond, patchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 by Clinique brings a crisp, breezy mood centered on bright fruits and fresh watery florals. The scent opens with a juicy splash of mandarin orange that feels brisk, cheerful, and immediately clean. As the citrus sparkle settles, a watery floral heart of water hyacinth takes over, introducing …

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Bon Parfumeur 901 opens with bright citrus and ginger, then settles into a dry, spicy mix of nutmeg, pepper, soft woods and a lightly sweet almond touch. Patchouli, vanilla and tonka give the base a warmer finish without turning it heavy. It suits someone who likes spice-forward fragrances with some softness underneat…

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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 2012 or 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Clinique Happy Heart 2012 is rated 3.88/5 from 731 votes; 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli is rated 3.95/5 from 250 votes. Choose Clinique Happy Heart 2012 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy Heart 2012 or 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli?

They last about the same: Clinique Happy Heart 2012 61/100, 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy Heart 2012 or 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli?

Projection is very close: Clinique Happy Heart 2012 52/100, 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli 50/100 for sillage.

Do Clinique Happy Heart 2012 and 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and White Wood.

Is Clinique Happy Heart 2012 or 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy Heart 2012 is the stronger pick. For winter, 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy Heart 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy Heart 2012 and 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli?

Clinique Happy Heart 2012 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, a base of White Wood. 901 nutmeg, almond, patchouli has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, White Wood, Nutmeg and Almond, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.