What Does Clinique Happy Smell Like?

Clinique Happy smells bright, fresh and cheerful. It was first launched in 1997 and is described by Clinique as a floral fruity fragrance: “a hint of citrus, a wealth of flowers”.

The notes

• Top: ruby red grapefruit, mandarin and bergamot.
• Middle: Hawaiian wedding flower and morning dew orchid.
• Base: mimosa and a transparent wood accord.

How it wears

Citrus leads, so the first impression is crisp and juicy. Soft, sensual florals follow, and the base stays light and clean. It suits daytime, warm weather and anyone who prefers an easy, uplifting scent to a heavy one.

A note on the marketing

Clinique quotes a study in which 97% of 72 women who were drawn to the scent said it made them feel happy. That is the brand’s own claim from a small sample, so treat it as marketing rather than proof, and test the fragrance on your own skin.

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