Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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59%scent match

Closely related

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 2008
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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 longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20082/8

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 2016
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
Value for money: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016
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 2008Clinique

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

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

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

130 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2016

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

green100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

white floral69%

aquatic61%

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

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

Summer86

Fall10

Winter7

Day100

Night14

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter4

Day100

Night9

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,662

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 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 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 takes 5 of 8 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

They last about the same: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 59/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 68/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 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 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 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 2008 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2016?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk. 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.