Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006

Clinique

3.81142 votes

Rank #41,700 FloralYellow Floral

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52%scent match

Some overlap

8 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012

Clinique

3.96110 votes

Rank #39,197 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 takes 8 of 8 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20060/8

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20128/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Value for money: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Versatility: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Note pyramid (duration): Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006Clinique

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 29%Had 49%Want 22%

3.96/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 33%

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Rating 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

34%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2012

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value56

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

white floral65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

green92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Fruity NotesGreen NotesWater Notesplum

Heart2 to 3 hours

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosa

Base2 to 4 hours

Woodsy NotesAmber

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Longest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall15

Winter11

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer82

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night8

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Higher 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 2012 offers a bright, crisp interpretation of floral fruity fragrance. The scent opens with juicy plum, refreshing water notes, and crisp green notes that evoke dewy morning grass. As the initial splash softens, a clean floral heart emerges, led by sweet freesia, airy lily-of-the-valley, and ge…

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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 2012?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 takes 8 of 8 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is rated 3.81/5 from 142 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 is rated 3.96/5 from 110 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 for a floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 lasts longest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 65/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 60/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 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 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 features Freesia, Mimosa, Yellow Plum, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Woods. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 has top notes of Fruity Notes, Green Notes, Water Notes and plum, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mimosa, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber.