Fragrance comparison

Happy In Bloom 2017 vs Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

5 wins

Happy In Bloom 2017

Clinique

3.77164 votes

Rank #38,679 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman

Mexx

3.4151 votes

Rank #42,346 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Happy In Bloom 2017 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Happy In Bloom 2017
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Happy In Bloom 20175/7

Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman2/7

Ratings & consensus: Happy In Bloom 2017
Community sentiment: Happy In Bloom 2017
Longevity: Happy In Bloom 2017
Sillage & projection: Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman
Value for money: Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman
Versatility: Happy In Bloom 2017
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Mexx Cocktail Summer WomanMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 51%Had 27%Want 22%

3.41/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 48%Had 34%Want 17%

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Rating 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

8%Love

53%Like

14%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityHappy In Bloom 2017

SillageMexx Cocktail Summer Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMexx Cocktail Summer WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh88%

aquatic77%

floral65%

white floral53%

fruity42%

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

fresh77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh, 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

Top

FreesiaRed CurrantGrapefruit

Heart

RoseAppleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Peach BlossomPalisander RosewoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Amber. Durations are only published for Happy In Bloom 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall28

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHappy In Bloom 2017Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men7

Unisex14

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,346

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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Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman is a light floral fruity scent built around grapefruit, red currant, freesia, and a soft rosy apple heart. It opens bright and juicy, then settles into a gentle floral amber dry-down with a clean, easy spring and summer feel. This reads youthful, casual, and uncomplicated rather than rich or…

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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 Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman?

Happy In Bloom 2017 takes 5 of 7 categories. Happy In Bloom 2017 is rated 3.77/5 from 164 votes; Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman is rated 3.41/5 from 51 votes. Choose Happy In Bloom 2017 for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Happy In Bloom 2017 or Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman?

Happy In Bloom 2017 lasts longest (Happy In Bloom 2017 51/100, Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Happy In Bloom 2017 or Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman?

Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman projects furthest (Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman 53/100, Happy In Bloom 2017 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Happy In Bloom 2017 and Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Amber.

Is Happy In Bloom 2017 or Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Happy In Bloom 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman is the stronger pick. Happy In Bloom 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy In Bloom 2017 and Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman?

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. Mexx Cocktail Summer Woman has top notes of Freesia, Red Currant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Apple and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Peach Blossom, Palisander Rosewood and Amber.