Fragrance comparison

Happy A Hint of Citrus vs Porto di Capri

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

5 wins

Happy A Hint of Citrus

Clinique

3.6841 votes

Rank #35,068 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Porto di Capri

Bi-es

3.5439 votes

Rank #20,273 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Happy A Hint of Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Happy A Hint of Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Porto di Capri
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Happy A Hint of Citrus5/7

Porto di Capri2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Happy A Hint of CitrusClinique

Porto di CapriBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 17%

3.54/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 59%Had 26%Want 15%

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusRating 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

15%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHappy A Hint of Citrus

SillageHappy A Hint of Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value82

Category winnerPorto di CapriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

marine48%

floral30%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

floral65%

marine53%

earthy42%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

Top

LimeArgentinian LemonCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Sea NotesLotusCorianderFreesia

Base

CedarPatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lime, Sea Notes and Freesia. 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

Spring48

Summer100

Fall24

Winter16

Day100

Night17

Category winnerHappy A Hint of CitrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex30

Women52

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPorto di CapriHigher 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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Porto di Capri by Bi-es opens with a crisp, sharp burst of lime and Argentinian lemon that mimics classic Italian citrus profiles. As it moves toward the heart, sea notes and lotus introduce a watery, aquatic vibe suitable for casual daytime wear. It finishes with a woody, mossy base, creating a budget-friendly option…

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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 Porto di Capri?

Happy A Hint of Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories. Happy A Hint of Citrus is rated 3.68/5 from 41 votes; Porto di Capri is rated 3.54/5 from 39 votes. Choose Happy A Hint of Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Porto di Capri for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Happy A Hint of Citrus or Porto di Capri?

Happy A Hint of Citrus lasts longest (Happy A Hint of Citrus 57/100, Porto di Capri 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Happy A Hint of Citrus or Porto di Capri?

Happy A Hint of Citrus projects furthest (Happy A Hint of Citrus 55/100, Porto di Capri 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Happy A Hint of Citrus and Porto di Capri smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lime, Sea Notes and Freesia.

Is Happy A Hint of Citrus or Porto di Capri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Happy A Hint of Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Porto di Capri is the stronger pick. Happy A Hint of Citrus suits daytime wear; Porto di Capri suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy A Hint of Citrus and Porto di Capri?

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. Porto di Capri has top notes of Lime, Argentinian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lotus, Coriander and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.