Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 vs Happy In Bloom 2017

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 274 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012

Clinique

3.96110 votes

Rank #39,197 FruityGreen

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60%scent match

Closely related

Happy In Bloom 2017

Clinique

3.77164 votes

Rank #38,679 GreenFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Happy In Bloom 2017
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20125/8

Happy In Bloom 20173/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Value for money: Happy In Bloom 2017
Versatility: Happy In Bloom 2017
Note pyramid (duration): Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012
Fragranxe ranking: Happy In Bloom 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012Clinique

Happy In Bloom 2017Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 33%

3.77/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 51%Had 27%Want 22%

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

24%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2012

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

green100%

fresh88%

aquatic77%

floral65%

white floral53%

fruity42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both green, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Fruity NotesGreen NotesWater Notesplum

Heart2 to 3 hours

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosa

Base2 to 4 hours

Woodsy NotesAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green AccordWater NotesMirabelle

Heart1 to 2.5 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberWoody Notes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2012Longest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night8

Spring100

Summer93

Fall28

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 offers a bright, crisp interpretation of floral fruity fragrance. The scent opens with juicy plum, refreshing water notes, and crisp green notes that evoke dewy morning grass. As the initial splash softens, a clean floral heart emerges, led by sweet freesia, airy lily-of-the-valley, and ge…

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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2017 offers a crisp, dewy approach to the cheerful floral style the brand is recognized for. The scent opens with a splash of clear water notes, crisp green accord, and the mild tart sweetness of ripe mirabelle plum. As the dewy top settles, the fragrance shifts into a clean bouquet led by lily…

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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 2012 or Happy In Bloom 2017?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 takes 5 of 8 categories. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 is rated 3.96/5 from 110 votes; Happy In Bloom 2017 is rated 3.77/5 from 164 votes. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Happy In Bloom 2017 for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 or Happy In Bloom 2017?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 lasts longest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 65/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 or Happy In Bloom 2017?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 60/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 and Happy In Bloom 2017 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 or Happy In Bloom 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Happy In Bloom 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Happy In Bloom 2017 is the stronger pick. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 suits daytime wear; Happy In Bloom 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 and Happy In Bloom 2017?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2012 has top notes of Fruity Notes, Green Notes, Water Notes and plum, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mimosa, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber. Happy In Bloom 2017 has top notes of Green Accord, Water Notes and Mirabelle, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.