Fragrance comparison

Neon vs Clinique Happy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,464 ratings analysed

Neon

Reserva

4.006 votes

Rank #59,810 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Clinique Happy

Clinique

4.135,458 votes

Rank #30,144 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clinique Happy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Neon
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Clinique Happy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neon1/4

Clinique Happy3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neon
Sillage & projection: Clinique Happy
Value for money: Clinique Happy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clinique Happy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeonReserva

Clinique HappyClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.13/ 5 · 5,458 votes

Have 51%Had 33%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

5,458 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageClinique Happy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value66

Category winnerClinique HappyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

green70%

floral60%

musky50%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

marine48%

woody30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesLemonTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLimeSea NotesLemonGreen Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 4 hours

CypressMuskCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring64

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClinique HappyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserva Neon hits the skin with a sharp blast of sliced lemon, bitter green leaves, and sweet tangerine. The citrus opening feels brisk and cold, suited for humid summer mornings or post-gym errands. As the tart top quietens down after fifteen minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and breezy freesia lift the heart without…

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Clinique Happy is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and clean botanicals. It opens with an immediate burst of mandarin orange, tart lime, and lemon, sharpened by fresh green notes and an airy sea notes accord. The heart introduces a light floral layer of freesia, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neon or Clinique Happy?

Clinique Happy takes 3 of 4 categories. Neon is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Clinique Happy is rated 4.13/5 from 5,458 votes. Choose Neon for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Clinique Happy for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neon or Clinique Happy?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 53/100, Clinique Happy 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neon or Clinique Happy?

Clinique Happy projects furthest (Clinique Happy 46/100, Neon 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neon and Clinique Happy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Neon or Clinique Happy better for summer or winter?

Neon suits daytime wear; Clinique Happy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neon and Clinique Happy?

Neon has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Clinique Happy has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Sea Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cypress, Musk, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.