Fragrance comparison

Clinique Happy To Be vs Wild Hibiscus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 535 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clinique Happy To Be

Clinique

3.59514 votes

Rank #35,934 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Hibiscus

Patrice Martin

3.4321 votes

Rank #58,622 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy To Be takes 3 of 5 categories.

Clinique Happy To Be
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Wild Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Clinique Happy To Be3/5

Wild Hibiscus2/5

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy To Be
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wild Hibiscus
Sillage & projection: Wild Hibiscus
Value for money: Clinique Happy To Be
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy To Be

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clinique Happy To BeClinique

Wild HibiscusPatrice Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 514 votes

Have 25%Had 61%Want 15%

3.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerClinique Happy To BeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

514 votes

24%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityWild Hibiscus

SillageWild Hibiscus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value57

Category winnerClinique Happy To BeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

floral100%

woody91%

fruity83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Water NotesPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilacHibiscusSyringaRose

Base2 to 3 hours

CacaoSandalwood

Top

Black CurrantDried FruitsMintPear

Heart

PeonyHibiscusRoseIrisCinammonOsmanthus

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaLeatherWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Hibiscus, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy To Be, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall33

Winter16

Day100

Night8

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex15

Women82

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,934

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,622

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique Happy To BeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy To Be by Clinique opens with a bright wash of water notes and crisp, chilled pear. Created by Olivier Cresp, this floral fruity scent takes the sunny reputation of the Happy line in a distinctly watery, floral direction. At its heart, lilac combines with hibiscus, syringa, and gentle rose for a clean, g…

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Wild Hibiscus by Patrice Martin opens with an energetic bite of black currant and crisp mint before revealing its floral core. Fresh hibiscus and peony petals merge with a soft dusting of iris, creating a bright fruity floral contrast against a grounding woody backdrop. As the initial brightness settles, rich sandalwo…

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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 To Be or Wild Hibiscus?

Clinique Happy To Be takes 3 of 5 categories. Clinique Happy To Be is rated 3.59/5 from 514 votes; Wild Hibiscus is rated 3.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose Clinique Happy To Be for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Wild Hibiscus for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Clinique Happy To Be or Wild Hibiscus?

Wild Hibiscus lasts longest (Wild Hibiscus 75/100, Clinique Happy To Be 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clinique Happy To Be or Wild Hibiscus?

Wild Hibiscus projects furthest (Wild Hibiscus 63/100, Clinique Happy To Be 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clinique Happy To Be and Wild Hibiscus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Hibiscus, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Clinique Happy To Be or Wild Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

Clinique Happy To Be suits daytime wear; Wild Hibiscus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clinique Happy To Be and Wild Hibiscus?

Clinique Happy To Be has top notes of Water Notes and Pear, heart notes of Lilac, Hibiscus, Syringa and Rose, a base of Cacao and Sandalwood. Wild Hibiscus has top notes of Black Currant, Dried Fruits, Mint and Pear, heart notes of Peony, Hibiscus, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Vanilla.