Clinique Happy by Clinique

It’s one of the richest citrus scents I’ve ever tried; wearing it in the morning gives you that energy and happiness to kickstart your day. The downside is it doesn’t last at all. It’s usually on sale at airports, and that’s the only way I’d buy it again.

A good alternative to Nautica Voyage, don’t get me wrong, they don’t smell the same or even similar, but they’re in the same line of cheap, easy-to-wear perfumes for daily use, especially in the heat. Unlike Voyage, this has a much more mandarin-forward opening; I’d describe it as mandarin juice with ice and a light touch of woods and jasmine. Very youthful and suitable for any occasion that isn’t formal.

A fairly basic citrus fragrance with disappointing longevity and projection. I was about to buy it blind, but I preferred to test it first at a department store. The scent is pleasant, though generic, and in the end, you confirm its poor performance. On my skin, it barely lasted an hour or two, and its trail was practically non-existent. I give it a 6/10.

I love it; it’s that fresh-fruity-clean 🍊🏵️🧼 vibe I always look for in fragrances, and it’s good quality. It doesn’t last long, but you can reapply every 4 hours without guilt because it’s cheap, so you can pump the trigger without any issues. Edit: I used it yesterday, 6 hours later, and a waitress at a café gave me a compliment. I couldn’t even detect it myself by that time, but apparently, others could.

It’s a fairly sparkling citrus, with a well-mandarin opening (if such a word even exists…). I like its name quite a bit because, effectively, it’s a fragrance that projects happiness, enthusiasm, energy, and good vibes. Its only BUT: longevity and projection. If you want others to notice it, you have to apply generously (I use at least 10 sprays) and then reapply at least every 4 hours. Let’s say that for its price, that’s not a problem. I have the 300 KM/H from AVON, and yes, they go down the same path…. And both are quite weak on longevity. I’d recommend them only because their prices are low; besides, they’re quite likable and not intrusive. But be warned about their trail and longevity. For 100% summer use, daytime, if it’s sunny it’s even better, and in informal, relaxed contexts. The outfit that matches perfectly would be: sandals, drill pants, Hawaiian/guayabera/summer shirt, glasses, and a desert-style hat. That’s it!

A fresh fragrance; it’s the only one I’ve bought again. It’s nothing extraordinary, but for the price, it’s worth it, though you shouldn’t have high expectations. Ideal for staying home fresh out of the shower on a weekend morning, after the gym, or for going for a walk with the dogs, running errands, etc. It can also be used for the office, but I personally prefer something less citrusy for that. Box: The box is made of light cardboard with a normal design, orange with the perfume name and brand, nothing out of the ordinary. 7/10 Bottle: At first, I didn’t like it, but I grew to love it; it’s clean and the color is striking, the cap fits perfectly with that shiny metallic color; it’s not very ergonomic but looks good on a display. 8/10 Atomizer: Average, it’s good but nothing extraordinary. 7/10 Price: I got it in Mexico for $35 USD, which is fine; considering this is one of those fragrances you’ll use very frequently, it’s a good price to buy another bottle without worry when the first one runs out. 9/10 Longevity: Personally, I don’t feel I have good longevity; at most, it lasts about 2 hours on me, but it’s a perfume for that; short activities or situations where there’s no need to project, something subtle, and it clearly fulfills that function. 7.5/10 Projection: Limited but not bad; you just have to apply well and without fear; this fragrance will never be annoying. It will radiate a bit beyond the arm at first, then just at skin level, but again, this fragrance isn’t about projecting and invading an entire room, so it’s satisfactory. 8/10 Compliments: I remember it was the first perfume that got me compliments; it was an Uber driver while I was in the back seat, so I was surprised that it was noticeable from that distance. In the short term, it does get compliments. 9/10 Final Note 7.9/10 Conclusion: Very fresh fragrance, one of the best citrus ones I’ve tried; you don’t need to expect great longevity or projection, but that’s what this fragrance is looking for, and it’s not that. This is the best addition to the collection if you’re looking for that subtle weekend fragrance, the scent of relaxation after completing the day’s tasks.

So rich! I tested it on a friend, but I still don’t know why I haven’t decided to buy it yet.

A touch of freshness without big pretensions. I knew exactly what I wanted. My expectations weren’t high because everyone says the same thing: delicious, fresh, but with poor longevity. And that’s exactly how it was. From the start, it smells like revitalizing shower gel, with tangerine, mint, and aquatic notes creating immediate freshness. The opening is sparkling, like a cold bath on a hot day. As it dries down, the citrus loses intensity, leaving an aquatic essence with a subtle mint. It reminds me a lot of Armani Code Sport, but here the mint takes charge. It’s unisex, relaxed, and unpretentious. Perfect for summer and any age. Not revolutionary, but it delivers. Rating: 8.5/10.

It’s fresh, rich, simple, and great. A very potent tangerine with little reach. I use it to go train; I spray it before leaving, and after an hour of sports and showering, there’s almost nothing left. It gives you 1 or 2 very pleasant, flat hours. Do you fancy smelling like tangerine for a while? Then of course you do, bring it on 🍊🍊.

This perfume was part of my childhood thanks to my mother, who used to apply it to me. Its name says it all; it’s a ‘happy’ fragrance. If it lasted longer, even just an hour or two, without a doubt I’d consider it my favorite and signature scent. In my review, don’t expect anything striking, anything that projects, or anything that reaches the person next to you; unfortunately, it doesn’t project. It’s a balanced orange between ‘effervescent’ and ‘creamy’; it’s fresh, it does its job, that’s all. For the current price (2025), I think you can find better options if you’re looking for better projection and longevity.

My first perfume, a gift from my dad when I was about 9 or 11. Fresh, unpretentious, and super pleasant for my age—more than just a gem. Every time I try it, I get nostalgic and smile.

It was a masterpiece back in 2000. It lasted all day and left a scent in the whole room. It was sweeter, mandarin-forward, with an effervescent touch. Now it lasts about two hours and smells like floor cleaner. They massacred it with reformulations. There’s a better one that came out later.

Fresh and very pleasant. Ideal for hot days, after a shower, or for the gym. Good longevity and projection for a citrus, around 5-6 hours and 2 hours respectively. Recommended if you can find it at a good price. Rating: 7.5/10.

I love it; it’s the perfect scent I’ve always been looking for. Citrusy with mandarin as the star, flowers that make it clean, almost soapy, and a base of green, fresh woods. It smells like sparkling freshness, like squeezing an orange or mandarin and drinking the juice straight up. The bad part is it lasts very little, and the trail is barely an hour. I wish it projected and lasted longer, but I understand it’s meant to keep you fresh with yourself. The scent is precisely that: HAPPY.

The epitome of those ‘water’ perfumes, along with Nautica Voyage—there’s nothing else. On YouTube, there’s almost a genre of content dedicated to perfumes to lift skirts in the joke; Happy will never be in those rankings, which is a relief. Clean, discreet, and unpretentious.