Fragrance comparison

Happy A Hint of Citrus vs #Happy

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Happy A Hint of Citrus

Clinique

3.6841 votes

Rank #35,068 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

#Happy

The Dua Brand

1.673 votes

Rank #76,689 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Happy A Hint of Citrus takes 3 of 3 categories.

Happy A Hint of Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
#Happy
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character.

Happy A Hint of Citrus3/3

#Happy0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Happy A Hint of Citrus
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Happy A Hint of Citrus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Happy A Hint of Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Happy A Hint of CitrusClinique

#HappyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 17%

1.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

0%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate17

Category winners

LongevityHappy A Hint of Citrus

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

marine48%

floral30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

aromatic30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonLime

Heart1 to 2 hours

Sea NotesFreesiaJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarMuskCypressGuaiac Wood

Notes

TangerineLemonJasmineGreen NotesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseMuskCypressCedarGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Freesia, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Happy A Hint of Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer100

Fall20

Winter15

Day100

Night29

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex30

Women52

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy A Hint of Citrus is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance created for warm, sunlit days. It opens with an energising splash of tart lime, crisp lemon, and juicy mandarin orange that feels like freshly sliced fruit. As the initial zest softens, watery sea notes drift across a gentle floral core of freesi…

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#Happy by The Dua Brand hits with a sharp, citrus-forward opening of tangerine and lemon before settling into a green, floral heart. Designed for versatility, this unisex scent leans into a crisp, clean aesthetic that functions well for casual daily wear. It balances bright top notes with a woody base of cypress and c…

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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, Happy A Hint of Citrus or #Happy?

Happy A Hint of Citrus takes 3 of 3 categories. Happy A Hint of Citrus is rated 3.68/5 from 41 votes; #Happy is rated 1.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Happy A Hint of Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose #Happy for a citrus and white floral character.

Which lasts longer, Happy A Hint of Citrus or #Happy?

Happy A Hint of Citrus lasts longest (Happy A Hint of Citrus 57/100, #Happy 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Happy A Hint of Citrus and #Happy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Freesia, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Happy A Hint of Citrus or #Happy better for summer or winter?

Happy A Hint of Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy A Hint of Citrus and #Happy?

Happy A Hint of Citrus has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Sea Notes, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Cypress and Guaiac Wood. #Happy features Tangerine, Lemon, Jasmine, Green Notes and Freesia.