Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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59%scent match

Closely related

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015

Clinique

4.0246 votes

Rank #39,173 GreenFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 takes 3 of 8 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20083/8

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20152/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015
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 2008Clinique

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

4.02/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

130 votes

35%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2015

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

green100%

fruity91%

floral83%

fresh74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both green, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaGreen LeavesMuskYellow PlumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesFruitsWatery NotesPlum

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMimosa

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberWhite WoodMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall10

Winter7

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer59

Fall29

Winter18

Day100

Night12

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2015Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 is a crisp clinique fragrance built around dewy botanical notes and soft fruit sweetness. It opens immediately with a rush of green notes, watery notes, and crisp fruits anchored by tart plum. As the opening settles, the heart reveals fresh freesia, powdery mimosa, and clear lily-of-the-va…

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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 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 takes 3 of 8 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 is rated 4.02/5 from 46 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 for a green and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015?

They last about the same: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015?

Projection is very close: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 55/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100 for sillage.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa and Musk.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 has top notes of Green Notes, Fruits, Watery Notes and Plum, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Mimosa, a base of Amber, White Wood and Musk.