Fragrance comparison

Happy in Paradise vs Sweetie's Lost Cherry

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Happy in Paradise

Clinique

3.9559 votes

Rank #40,349 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sweetie's Lost Cherry

The Dua Brand

2.605 votes

Rank #65,942 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweetie's Lost Cherry takes 4 of 5 categories.

Happy in Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sweetie's Lost Cherry
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Happy in Paradise1/5

Sweetie's Lost Cherry4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sweetie's Lost Cherry
Sillage & projection: Sweetie's Lost Cherry
Value for money: Sweetie's Lost Cherry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sweetie's Lost Cherry
Fragranxe ranking: Happy in Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Happy in ParadiseClinique

Sweetie's Lost CherryThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 45%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevitySweetie's Lost Cherry

SillageSweetie's Lost Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSweetie's Lost CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

floral65%

sweet48%

fruity30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

floral77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Passion FlowerYlang YlangOrange Blossom

Base2 to 4 hours

cocoa shellSandalwoodCedarwood

Notes

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacTurkish RoseCherry LiqueurBitter AlmondWhipped CreamBlack CherryBergamotAmbretteTonkaMuskMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerSweetie's Lost CherryLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer100

Fall4

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHappy in ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Happy in Paradise offers a bright, sunshine-focused take on the classic citrus profile. It opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels crisp and refreshing. As the initial zest softens, exotic passion flower, ylang ylang, and orange blossom add a lush, tropical …

Reviews →

Sweetie's Lost Cherry by The Dua Brand is an indulgent floral fruity gourmand extrait de parfum built around a decadent collision of tart fruits and fluffy confections. The scent opens with a burst of ripe black cherry, almond extract, and sweet mandarin orange, giving the impression of an expensive cherry liqueur pou…

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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 Paradise or Sweetie's Lost Cherry?

Sweetie's Lost Cherry takes 4 of 5 categories. Happy in Paradise is rated 3.95/5 from 59 votes; Sweetie's Lost Cherry is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Happy in Paradise for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sweetie's Lost Cherry for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Happy in Paradise or Sweetie's Lost Cherry?

Sweetie's Lost Cherry lasts longest (Sweetie's Lost Cherry 80/100, Happy in Paradise 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Happy in Paradise or Sweetie's Lost Cherry?

Sweetie's Lost Cherry projects furthest (Sweetie's Lost Cherry 83/100, Happy in Paradise 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Happy in Paradise and Sweetie's Lost Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Happy in Paradise or Sweetie's Lost Cherry better for summer or winter?

Happy in Paradise suits daytime wear; Sweetie's Lost Cherry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Happy in Paradise and Sweetie's Lost Cherry?

Happy in Paradise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Passion Flower, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of cocoa shell, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Sweetie's Lost Cherry features Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Cherry Liqueur and Bitter Almond.