Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 vs Flagrant Shine

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Flagrant Shine

Água de Cheiro

5.002 votes

Rank #46,121 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flagrant Shine
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20083/4

Flagrant Shine1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Value for money: Flagrant Shine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Flagrant ShineÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2008

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFlagrant ShineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

floral100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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

Top

Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa and Musk. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall10

Winter7

Day100

Night14

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#46,121

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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Flagrant Shine by Água de Cheiro opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper and freesia. As it develops, notes of mango and rose emerge, creating a powdery and sweet heart. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk. It performs best during the cooler evenings of spring and autumn, offering …

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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 Flagrant Shine?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 takes 3 of 4 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes; Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Flagrant Shine?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 lasts longest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Flagrant Shine?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100, Flagrant Shine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Flagrant Shine smell similar?

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

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

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk. Flagrant Shine has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mango and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.