Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006

Clinique

3.81142 votes

Rank #41,700 FloralYellow Floral

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 takes 4 of 8 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20063/8

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20084/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Value for money: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Versatility: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006Clinique

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 29%Had 49%Want 22%

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2006

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2006

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value47

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

white floral65%

powdery56%

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both floral, yellow floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FreesiaMimosaYellow PlumLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Woods

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaGreen LeavesMuskYellow PlumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall15

Winter11

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer86

Fall10

Winter7

Day100

Night14

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is an airy floral fruity fragrance designed with a cheerful, approachable spirit. It opens with the juicy brightness of yellow plum, offering an immediate touch of sweetness that feels crisp rather than sticky. Soon after, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet where powdery yellow mimosa …

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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is a crisp, uplifting floral fruity eau de parfum built around fresh green leaves, freesia, and yellow plum. Introduced as a seasonal interpretation of Clinique's classic optimism, it presents a delicate botanical profile rather than a sharp citrus punch. The opening feels green and wet, l…

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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 In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 takes 4 of 8 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is rated 3.81/5 from 142 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 lasts longest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 61/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 56/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, yellow floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mimosa, Yellow Plum and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 features Freesia, Mimosa, Yellow Plum, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Woods. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk.