Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 vs Zen Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

4 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006

Clinique

3.81142 votes

Rank #41,700 FloralYellow Floral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Zen Eau de Parfum

Shiseido

3.86249 votes

Rank #30,691 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zen Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20064/7

Zen Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Sillage & projection: Zen Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Versatility: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zen Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006Clinique

Zen Eau de ParfumShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 29%Had 49%Want 22%

3.86/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 29%Had 27%Want 44%

Category winnerZen Eau de ParfumRating 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

30%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2006

SillageZen Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value46

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%

white floral91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

tuberose65%

sweet56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, white floral 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

Top

FreesiaCitrusesLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Almond BlossomLotusTuberoseMimosaJasmineRose

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall15

Winter11

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen Eau de ParfumHigher 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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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 Zen Eau de Parfum?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is rated 3.81/5 from 142 votes; Zen Eau de Parfum is rated 3.86/5 from 249 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zen Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Zen Eau de Parfum?

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

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Zen Eau de Parfum?

Zen Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Zen Eau de Parfum 59/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Zen Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 or Zen Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Zen Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 and Zen Eau de Parfum?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2006 features Freesia, Mimosa, Yellow Plum, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Woods. Zen Eau de Parfum has top notes of Freesia, Citruses, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Lotus, Tuberose and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.