Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 vs Ma Chérie Amie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Clinique

4.02130 votes

Rank #29,598 FloralGreen

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52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ma Chérie Amie

O Boticário

4.40157 votes

Rank #28,882 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma Chérie Amie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ma Chérie Amie
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20082/7

Ma Chérie Amie5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ma Chérie Amie
Community sentiment: Ma Chérie Amie
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008
Value for money: Ma Chérie Amie
Versatility: Ma Chérie Amie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ma Chérie Amie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008Clinique

Ma Chérie AmieO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 23%

4.40/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

Category winnerMa Chérie AmieRating 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

60%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerMa Chérie AmieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2008

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMa Chérie AmieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

green92%

white floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both green, white floral and 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

Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesGrapefruitOzonic notesRed Fruits

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineRoseVioletAngelica

Base

MuskMossAmberSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, 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

Spring90

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMa Chérie AmieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMa Chérie AmieHigher 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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O Boticário Ma Chérie Amie is a bright floral woody musk that delivers an immediate sensation of freshly washed clothes and dewy morning greenery. It opens with a sparkling burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and crushed green leaves lifted by breezy ozonic notes. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals…

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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 Ma Chérie Amie?

Ma Chérie Amie takes 5 of 7 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 is rated 4.02/5 from 130 votes; Ma Chérie Amie is rated 4.40/5 from 157 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ma Chérie Amie for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Ma Chérie Amie?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 lasts longest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 57/100, Ma Chérie Amie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Ma Chérie Amie?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 53/100, Ma Chérie Amie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Ma Chérie Amie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Green Leaves and Musk.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 or Ma Chérie Amie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 and Ma Chérie Amie?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2008 features Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mimosa, Green Leaves and Musk. Ma Chérie Amie has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Sandalwood.