Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 vs Leleka

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Leleka

Karen Doué

4.333 votes

Rank #53,673 GreenYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leleka takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20081/4

Leleka3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leleka
Sillage & projection: Leleka
Value for money: Leleka
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

LelekaKaren Doué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLeleka

SillageLeleka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLelekaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

green100%

yellow floral91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

aquatic65%

white floral56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both green, powdery and yellow 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

MimosaGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyWater Notes

Heart

OakmossVetiverPeonyGrassRoseLavender

Base

HayMuskAmberVanillaDried Fallen Leaves

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,673

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

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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Leleka by Karen Doué brings the quiet dampness of an early spring morning to life. This green floral fragrance wraps soft yellow mimosa in wet grass, crushed leaves, and cold river water. It is a slow, grounding scent built for quiet days at home or morning walks in the cool dew.

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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 Leleka?

Leleka takes 3 of 4 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes; Leleka is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Leleka for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Leleka lasts longest (Leleka 65/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Leleka projects furthest (Leleka 60/100, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Leleka smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk. Leleka has top notes of Mimosa, Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Water Notes, heart notes of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Peony and Grass, a base of Hay, Musk, Amber and Vanilla.