Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 vs Patchouli Orchid

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012

Clinique

3.9519 votes

Rank #57,546 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Orchid

Shmeem

1.001 votes

Rank #72,779 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli Orchid
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 20122/4

Patchouli Orchid1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012
Value for money: Patchouli Orchid
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012Clinique

Patchouli OrchidShmeem

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageClinique Happy Summer Spray 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPatchouli OrchidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

animalic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

coffee80%

green70%

oud60%

white floral50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White FlowersCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

SpicesAgarwood (Oud)CoffeeCitrusesGreen NotesWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers and Citruses. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring10

Summer100

Fall10

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy Summer Spray 2012Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 offers an uplifting, breezy profile centered on sharp citruses and soft white flowers. Built around a core of fresh citrus notes, it presents a bright opening that feels lively without turning excessively sharp. As the initial splash softens, a gentle white floral bouquet emerges, addi…

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Patchouli Orchid by Shmeem opens with a sharp burst of bitter citruses and green notes before revealing a dark, resinous core. The heart relies on an earthy patchouli accord that feels dense, almost chewy, rather than sweet. It is quickly joined by a dry, woody agarwood base that grounds the composition. As it settles…

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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 Summer Spray 2012 or Patchouli Orchid?

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 takes 2 of 4 categories. Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Patchouli Orchid is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Orchid for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 or Patchouli Orchid?

They last about the same: Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 60/100, Patchouli Orchid 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 or Patchouli Orchid?

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 projects furthest (Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 59/100, Patchouli Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 and Patchouli Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include White Flowers and Citruses.

Is Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 or Patchouli Orchid better for summer or winter?

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 suits daytime wear; Patchouli Orchid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 and Patchouli Orchid?

Clinique Happy Summer Spray 2012 features White Flowers and Citruses. Patchouli Orchid features Spices, Agarwood (Oud), Coffee, Citruses and Green Notes.