Fragrance comparison

Rouge vs Happy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Rouge

Annabella

5.001 votes

Rank #51,498 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Happy

Hei Poa

3.9010 votes

Rank #41,192 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Rouge2/4

Happy2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RougeAnnabella

HappyHei Poa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRouge

SillageRouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHappyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

fresh spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotFreesiaMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,498

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHappyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Annabella Rouge captures the green freshness of a late spring garden just after a morning rain. It opens with a bright burst of orange blossom and mandarin orange, which immediately feels crisp rather than sugary. As the fragrance settles, a clean lily-of-the-valley note emerges to dominate the heart, supported by a s…

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Happy by Hei Poa is a sunny, uplifting eau de toilette that captures the cheerful feel of a beach holiday. It opens with a bright splash of juicy orange, sweet mandarin, and crisp bergamot that feels like peeling fresh citrus on a warm morning. As the citrus settles, a soft heart of creamy tiare flower, jasmine, orang…

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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, Rouge or Happy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rouge is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Happy is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Rouge for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Happy for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rouge or Happy?

Rouge lasts longest (Rouge 100/100, Happy 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge or Happy?

Rouge projects furthest (Rouge 100/100, Happy 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge and Happy smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Rouge or Happy better for summer or winter?

Rouge suits day or night wear; Happy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rouge and Happy?

Rouge has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Freesia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Happy has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.