Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006

Clinique

3.81142 votes

Rank #41,700 FloralYellow Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Clinique

4.1157 votes

Rank #38,662 GreenFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20062/8

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20165/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Value for money: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Versatility: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006Clinique

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 29%Had 49%Want 22%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Rating 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

42%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2006

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value58

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

white floral65%

powdery56%

green100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

white floral69%

aquatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fruity 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green NotesWatery NotesFruity NotesPlum

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyMimosaFreesia

Base2 to 3 hours

White WoodMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall15

Winter11

Day100

Night13

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter4

Day100

Night9

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Higher 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 2016 delivers an airy, dew-kissed floral fruity scent tailored for bright daytime wear. It opens with a splash of watery notes and crisp green notes, immediately sweetened by tart plum and undefined fruity notes that feel light and clean rather than syrupy. As the mist settles, fresh lily-of-th…

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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 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 takes 5 of 8 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is rated 3.81/5 from 142 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

They last about the same: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 61/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 68/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 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 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 features Freesia, Mimosa, Yellow Plum, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Woods. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 has top notes of Green Notes, Watery Notes, Fruity Notes and Plum, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa and Freesia, a base of White Wood, Musk and Amber.