Fragrance comparison

Happy In Bloom 2017 vs Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

Happy In Bloom 2017

Clinique

3.77164 votes

Rank #38,679 GreenFresh

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011

Clinique

4.0596 votes

Rank #47,824 FruityGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Happy In Bloom 2017
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Happy In Bloom 20172/8

Clinique Happy In Bloom 20115/8

Ratings & consensus: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011
Community sentiment: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011
Longevity: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011
Value for money: Happy In Bloom 2017
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011
Fragranxe ranking: Happy In Bloom 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Happy In Bloom 2017Clinique

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011Clinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 51%Had 27%Want 22%

4.05/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 34%

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2011Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

164 votes

28%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2011Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityClinique Happy In Bloom 2011

SillageClinique Happy In Bloom 2011

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh88%

aquatic77%

floral65%

white floral53%

fruity42%

fruity100%

green91%

floral83%

sweet74%

white floral65%

yellow floral56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green AccordWater NotesMirabelle

Heart1 to 2.5 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberWoody Notes

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesFruity NotesPlumWater Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

FreesiaMimosaLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberWoodsy Notes

Category winnerClinique Happy In Bloom 2011Longest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall28

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Spring92

Summer100

Fall19

Winter19

Day100

Night20

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 is a light, crisp floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. The scent opens with a wash of clear water notes, crisp green notes, and sweet plum, creating a dewy morning garden feel right away. As the initial moisture settles, a soft heart of freesia, mimosa, and lily-of-the-v…

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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 In Bloom 2017 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 takes 5 of 8 categories. Happy In Bloom 2017 is rated 3.77/5 from 164 votes; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 is rated 4.05/5 from 96 votes. Choose Happy In Bloom 2017 for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Happy In Bloom 2017 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011?

They last about the same: Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 53/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Happy In Bloom 2017 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011?

Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 projects furthest (Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 62/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Happy In Bloom 2017 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Amber.

Is Happy In Bloom 2017 or Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 is the stronger pick. For winter, Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 is the stronger pick. Happy In Bloom 2017 suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy In Bloom 2017 and Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011?

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. Clinique Happy In Bloom 2011 has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Plum and Water Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes.