Clinique Happy by Clinique

guest_Vika

It is one of my favorites. Very unique, light, fresh and even bitter, no - maybe sweet, no - maybe sour... You know, I don't know:) This parfume gets these things all in one :) And that name suits for it. But I had one problem with it. It suits for me only when my hair is washed and the next day. On the third day it simply didn't last long on me, maybe only just for 30-45 minutes. So this scent is demanding, particular and only for very clean persons, let's not forget about it!

guest_

I fell in love at once with this perfume. It is lovely, pretty, girly, nice !!!

After trying it once, I wear it with such a joy!!! Adorable!!!!!!!!!!!111

Andi Clark

"Sporty" was the perfect word for it. I'd count it as the female version of Axe.

Andi Clark

In an attempt to understand this scent beyond the initial knee-jerk reaction of "I like the idea but this smells cheap" I have been wearing it/sniffing it for a little over an hour. It is actually a complex scent in the sheer number of notes and the scents motive and superficially light and inoffensive and, despite my initial reaction, I can sense the aspiration of this scent. Having said that, it misses the mark in attaining any semblance of balance. The top-notes are sour. They would benefit from a contrast of gormand to cool down the astringent effect of the first five minutes. On dry down, the scent becomes nauseatingly cloying in an ironic linear mistake of following sickly sour with sickly sweet instead of finding a happy medium in any stage. Migraine-inducing as it dries down and the lasting power is sacrificed to this head-ache cloud of bursting sudden sillage.
I don't hate this scent as I do recognize the intended effect I simply feel that it missed any chance of being what could be called a classic fragrance. Generic is what I would call it. Perfect for everyday wear in situations in which you want to smell fresh but not especially unique or sophisticated. Not necessarily offensive but, upon inspection, lacking.

a.k.a.warum

If I just say "orange with bitterness" (which I get through the entire time, definitely 8+ hours) it won't sound that special, but it makes me smile. It does make me happy. It's sparkly, like a mimosa, with a bitterness which reminds me of a hint of gin. Now, as a drink it sounds pretty dangerous, but as a perfume it will give you no hangover or DUI citation! All you risk is that everyone knows what you're wearing, since it's pretty popular. I think I can handle it.

pearl007

I used to have this full sized bottle before, which was bought during X'mas and its a set with body lotion (free) of Happy too. At first I am "Happy" to have my first clinique perfume product and I love the smell. But over the months, I find the smell change and it turns sour on my skin! I stopped using it thinking perhaps I ve gotten used to the smell and nothing special about it. But the smell get sort of stingy ever since after that. I ve finished the bottle though, by using it as my room freshener. Until today, 2/3 of my body lotion tube is still hiding in my closet.

rinkybabycmh

this scent is okay. on my it was very sweet and in your face. good for summer i think.

lorelore

For me, it smells like pure honey. And I don't like honey...

Mochagirl

I thought it was fantastic... until some people said it has has something in it that smells like paraffin oil (or rock oil). And yes, since then I can detect some light but crude oil scent in this, which reminds me of old cars... I just can't understand what it can be...

Taliera

I find this to be a very linear scent - can't say it develops very much. Very citrusy, sweet and acrid at the same time. Not my kind.

The Perfume Critic

This perfume is heavy on the citrus. For citrus lovers only. Ideal for very hot days.

tulip09

It's been long time time when I wore this perfume. I liked it. It smelled fresh and flowery. It's a good perfume for everyday use.

sweetpatchi

A lot of my guy friends loves this perfume...They said it's alluring and charming and also they say I smell fresh and clean. that's their opinion, in my opinion it's adorable and lively...it keeps me active and energetic and confident...IDK but that's what I feel when I'm wearing this fragrance. I love it! two thumbs up!

7seven7

A good perfume. I owned it when I was in my 20s, and it was very "me". As I got older, I prefer more oriental spicy or floral perfumes. I guess your taste in fragrance and other things change through the years.

milena

I had this perfume couple of years ago, bought it on impulse. Not my kind of scent. But I did get compliments how nice I smelled.To my nose its just not me.Not in my wardrobe anymore.

Nicole79

I used to love this years ago when I bough it....but after a while, i don't know but , i couldn't stand it any more...too nauseating, heavy, terrible...i had to give it away....;( never again !

KATHLEEN

the perfume and scent i can't give up for life!!! it's been my perfume since i was in 3rd year high school lol and i just love it!!! i always make it a sure that i have a stock of this, a very simple, mild, clean, and preppy scent :) xoxo

soniamcalear

What in the hell happens to this after sitting on my skin is enough to make me vomit! I have not idea what happens but the scent is beautiful at first then the dry down comes and something happens to the scent on my skin that makes me hate this stuff so bad that I cannot even go near the stuff in a department store. I hope it is just me because in all fairness its a lovely scent.

weegee

Truly lovely combination of roses, lilies, amber and musk all jazzed up with lighter florals (my nose detects no fruit whatsoever, so masterfully is this juice blended). This fragrance is a walk through a cottage garden and no one floral jumps up to speak for itself; instead, all blend in the best possible way that does, indeed, evoke a feeling of being Happy!

I truly adore catching whiffs of this on others - and yes,it does actually make me smile whenever that happens. Unfortunately, Happy totally disappears on me, as far as my own nose is concerned! The sillage is apparently quite impressive because I continue to get compliments for hours and hours after applying, but I simply cannot detect it on myself. If you like this fragrance, please, please, please wear it out in public and do so often.

If only I could arrange for some ladies I'm around every day to wear this on a regular basis... perhaps if I handed out samples? If you own this lovely fragrance, wear its floral glory and be happy in the knowledge that you're making others happy while you do so.

guest_Flora

Update - Now after two hours it actually smells nice. Now I can detect some floral notes like rose and lily of the valley and magnolia and maybe amber too. It is in fact very pleasant now. But still I would not like to go through the starting notes and wait for it to develop after two hours.

guest_Flora

I am very puzzled. I do not smell anything happy here. It starts strong and my first impression or thought was, "Oh, is the tester bottle gone bad?". Some strange thought of a wine gone bad came into my mind. And then "it smells like it is made for elerly people". Something seems to be off. And it did not develop at all. Just stayed in the similar notes. Maybe it just does not work with my chemistry, but I did not like it when I tried it before and also today I just cannot stand that smell. I find it very disappointing. I really cannot picture a young lady wearing this. Sorry, I really wanted to like this one because I like Clinique products. But sorry, No.

imperfect-angel

Clinique Happy give me a smell of Happiness. everythime i wear this my mood is uplifted. i feel cool, fresh and happy. my first and all time favourite perfume.

borntobepurple

Its so mild , you hardly think you have anything on .. at first i had hard time understanding the scent.it smelt fresh and fruity .. I thought such a complex scent ... so i dint pick it up .. later i had a friend wearing it .. it smells young, fresh and crisp .... Now i am in love happy clinique a unique fresh scent

Soph

I quite like this one and would really like it. I think the smell evokes happiness and is a nice fresh smell. I even smelt the men's one and that was quite nice to.

SylvanFox

I used to sell this one. After the first spray, it vanished on me. It was just so blah, there just wasn't anything to dislike...I couldn't pick up anything! Really weird, it made me the scent equivalent of blind. Really never was enthusiastic about selling it, or any of the Clinique fragrances in general.

Sugar419

I used to like this one, but after a while, it smelled stale or something to me. I don't know if it was my body chemistry or my bottle just got too old. My friend wears the Body Smoother all the time though and it smells good on her. Just not for me, not anymore anyway.

ameskay

like it but prefer Happy Heart better... it fades away way too quickly and too simple to be proud of...

Kittycat63

This is a very one-dimensional perfume which I kind of liked when I first smelled it but I went off it very quickly. I really don't like the orange smell in it which is the dominant note to me and I started to find it quite nauseating after awhile. It's just a very fruity, orangey, quite synthetic smelling perfume which is very over-rated in my opinion and not at all sexy!

brbryant

You cannot go wrong with Clinique Happy. I started wearing this my senior year (over 10 years ago) and it is STILL my favorite!
It's clean, invigorating, sassy, chic .. it lasts all day long and there's absolutely no powdery or soapy smell (what first attracted me to it)
You can wear it in the morning, the afternoon, or evening ...and get compliments with each wear. This is a classic!

notme

It's really what it claims to be: happy. It's a wonderful blend of fruit and flower that creates a positive, sunny fragrance. It really makes one feel happy, it brings a smile every time I smell it.

siskakak

It's smell like henna..I really wonder the perfume not attract me before..The smell are more simple and more flowery..Only one word can describe this perfume...It's HAPPY!!!

guest_Pink:-)

Its my all time favorite perfume!!
I chose to wear this on my Wedding Day and now when smell it, it reminds me of one of the happiest days of my life! :-)

Gosha

I am really puzzled here by so many negative reviews. I have been using Happy for quite a few years and still didn't get tired of it. I love the clean, simple, fresh fruitiness - the "sour" note is what makes it so unique and interesting. (But then again - I love sour and I love bitter, so maybe that's why.). It's uncomplicated and "nice", yet different than many fruity florals, and it seems so innocent - i.e. almost plain (for me in a good way. I can't stand overly complicated, heavy, heady, sharp, supersweet, arrogant fragrances) that I am mystified by so many people being so offended by it). I wouldn't be surprised if people found it plain or boring, but overpowering and overwhelming? :-D

holly13

I wore this as a teen. I wanted something happy so I bought this perfume. I don't like perfumes with awful names but this was named well. The name really does affect how the perfume will sell well. I am 31 now. I still like Clinique cosmetics and skincare. They are high quality but expenive for the average person.

This is a good summer scent.

rainydays

Just like the name... it's a happy, sunny, uplifting fragrance. Not out there, very safe, but it's pleasant. Great for somebody that's just starting to wear perfume. I find that any age group can wear this in any setting. Very versatile. I like the sparkling citrus notes that mix with the sweet florals.

guest_mexico39

para mi ha sido unos de los mejores perfumes que a hecho clinique el olor es muy nitido es muy agradable.

hotaru

a happy scent ^^
complex, yet light.
sweet yet not cheap.

i used to wear it... :)

linden tree

beautiful and versatile!the smell is changing,during the day ,like no other perfume I know.And when i thought it's lost,it reappears with a fresh clean presence.I love the name too!i like to be happy,happy,happy!

TJerria

There's something about the smell of plum in a fragrance that lifts it to the ultimate high. Clinique Happy includes this note along with many others to truly enrapture the "happy" feeling. To call it a wonderful fragrance would be an understatement. It's so above and beyond...:)

BluDreamer7806

A warm, sunny day at the beach building sandcastles in the sand. A picnic in the shade under the large oak tree in your backyard. Running barefoot in field of wildflowers in the evening. That's "HAPPY" summed up at best. This is one of my favorite Clinique fragrances. The tanginess of the oranges and the sweet citrus of the apples, bergamot, plums and grapefruit just explode in your face once this vibrant concoction is emitted from the bottle. The marriage of the middle florals with the bottom spices add a depth of sweetness that sparkles, dazzles, and dances with sweet accord upon and into your skin. I agree that it's better suited for the younger crowd, but this free-spirited fragrance is lively enough to be worn by anyone! Great for summer days.

SophieIowa

This is a nice fragrance, but I don't like how Clinique touts this as the one and only fragrance for anyone, ever. Every gift with purchase has a sample of this thrown in, there's so many magazine ads around Christmastime for this, and they push it SO HARD at the counter. It realy undermines the individuality of a perfume to try to have EVERYONE wearing it.
Anyway, I had a friend or two that wore this. It smells pretty generic, just ''pretty, modern woman'' perfume. Not a lot of sweetness, even though there's orange in there. It's very citrusy and bright, almost sporty, but not quite.

abigailmarie

I like Happy. I first got a sample of it in the 90s and used it all but never bought it again until last year. I was looking for something "wearable" during summer months. I like it but I got tired of it after wearing it for 3 months straight. Smells clean and uplifting but it kind of got on my nerves after a while. I gave it to a friend to enjoy.

falovalo

Another 90's classic. There were several of these citrus, fresh fragrances in the mid to late 90's. I always associate this with CKOne, Tommy Girl and Lucky You, as they all have that citrus smell to them. It's nice I guess, but hardly original or worth the price.

HelloLovely27

one of my very first perfumes!
very fresh and clean.
i would wear it either in the summer or spring. The citrus is very uplifting and i can understand why they call it Clinique Happy! It is very simple and safe smell, you can't go wrong! x

TashaRose

My best friend used to wear this all the time, and I found myself overwhelmed by it. It's hard to describe the reaction I have to it, but it also smells like rubber and a potent citrus cleaning agent. It always made me dizzy and slightly nauseous. Granted, I'm not usually a big fan of orange or grapefruit notes to begin with, but this one is especially bad in my opinion.

About a year ago I decided that maybe it had been her body chemistry with the perfume, and I spritzed a bit of it on myself during a trip to the mall. I literally had to cut the trip early and go home to shower because it was giving me a wicked headache. I've never smelled this scent on someone and liked it, and I absolutely hate it on myself. It just ends up smelling bitter and plasticy to me.

gucci

Not bad super feminine fragracne. It kinda strong but the dry down is awesome i like the plum, rose and freesia really noticeable.

sky76sky

A warm, pleasant citrus scent, heavy on the orange, that does what it says on the tin....but,I really would rather wear E.A.s Sunflowers - on my skin it gives the same zesty orange lift with a touch more sugar & punch & without that odd sour, balloon-smell.

guest_

When I first bought this I, and my boyfriend loved it. However, it does take on a really strong oakmoss scent (that's orignially a nice note in the perume) and then that gives way to the burnt rubber smell everyone's been mentioning. I had to throw mine out.

tommy_girl

I received a little bottle of clinique happy about 6 years ago for my birthday from an intimate friend.
the bottle is finished now,so I'm writing this review from my memory.
I wasn't so obsessed about perfumes at that time.but I liked it.to me it was a bit like tommy girl.the only difference was that I liked the recent one more.
it was very fruity and fresh.my friend,herself used to wear it and sometimes we matched our happy clinique together.in fact we had passed a good time.
now the bottle is finished and I haven't seen my friend for years.I won't buy it again,but I can say that it's a nice perfume.

Tala

I like it but I am not crazy for it. I can wear it maybe for 5 days then it becomes too much and I have to switch. If you want a sexy clean lingering scent there is nothing like it. If you like to leave a trail believe me this is the best you can leave behind. For me it is just a tad too sour. But I love my bottle and I like to pick the cap once in a while and give it a sniff. It really wakes you up.

missk

I tried Happy for the first time in a large department store while holidaying in Melbourne, Australia. I instantly loved it and quickly added Happy to my perfume wishlist. I was shocked when I heard how many negative reviews this perfume had been given and I found it extremely hard to understand why... until today. I entered that same department store, (except in a different location), where they had a Happy tester bottle waiting to be sprayed. I tried it, and was utterly shocked! I now know what people meant when they said that Happy smelt like burnt rubber and licorice.

Happy does not have a very long shelf life. It has been known to go off in as little as 8 months. In the case of tester bottles, they have been exposed to the heat and lighting around the store, and most of the Happy perfumes in their boxes have also been stored in an overlit cosmetic case for god only knows how long.

My advice is if you have similiar experiences as to what I had with this fragrance, I suggest you buy from a trusted dealer, especially a place that sells Happy at such a rate that they have to renew their stock every 6 months.

Russian

I agree with some of you from here,I never understood the popularity of this fragrance,I think there are lots of made this way.
It is pleasant,I won't deny it,but nothing special and a lot of people have it.
I wouldn't like to smell like 5-10 girls around me.

alicektn

Pleasant perfume, didn't turn sour on my skin, it remained citrusy and flowery. Nothing really remarkable but quite nice for every day.Wouldn't mind wearing it more often!

marie08

I used to wear this but tired of it quickly. It's a little too casual and citrusy but works as an everyday fragrance.

ineedavktion

Such great reviews on other sites, I had to finally try it even though it has been around for years. I though I would love the orange smell, but didn't really get that at all. Nothing special...didn't really make me happy!

pussycat doll

I love this perfume , but unfortunately after so many years of wearing it , I can't smell it anymore !!! :(

vtothek

Fresh - that's the best I can say about it. It's almost bitter when you smell it. It has a way of overtaking you too. People are saying it's uninvasive? Quite the contrary; on everyone I've smelt this it's been horrendous. Perhaps others are picking up notes I cannot? Anyway, it's very sour.

artgoddess

This scent smells like a cheap "drugstore perfume." Perhaps it is just my body chemistry. It is very sharp and hurts my nonse and give me a headache.

woogyjones50

I tried this one today after many years. I never really wore Happy as in the area where I live you could smell Happy on nearly any woman you would encounter at any given time. Now that I don't smell it quite as often, I got it out again to see how I felt about it now. I have come to the conclusion that I just don't care for it. It's not 'me'...It is a very fresh scent and I can fully understand why it was popular because it is clean. But on my skin, it is sharp and intrusive. It doesn't seem to sink into my skin, if that makes sense. Rather, it just sits on top of it, smelling the same after it has been on my skin for a few hours as it did when I first sprayed it.

No need to describe the scent of this perfume in this review as I think it is clear what this perfume is about. For me, today Happy goes back on the shelf again probably to be taken out sometime in the future just to remind myself why I never wear it.

Kimmykimberly

Not bad to me...but not special aswell. Just smells fresh.

brickbird

I love this perfume. It makes me breath, filling my lungs with fresh air. It gives a sense of purity, innocence and cleanness. It is bright, optimistic, like blue sky, like sea breeze, like horizons. I had it for a long time, and I am going to buy it again because I miss it very much.

...it has excellent staying power

Wundt

First time I tasted I felt it clean and fresh but passing the hours, on my skin it smelled a beat as... ¿wine?

caro23

I wonder if is just my mind..or it is really similar to 360º red de Perry Ellys?????

PAPrincess

An oldie but a goodie. Always smells fresh. Love the citrus. Hate the cheesy name, though:)

Helene

Fresh and really brings happiness!
Especially good for the period of spring depression! )

K_Virtue

I got it from a relative. Putting it on, I realized that the scent is very overpowering in a bad way. Then 4 me personally, it began 2 burn my skin literally so I had 2 stop using it immediately. Something I definiately wouldn't try again...

kurisu

I buy this one at Duty free in package with Happy heart.I love happy heart more.
Happy is also nice but didn't give
any impression.Just nice and easy to use.
Good point is,it's long lasting.
But after 1 year...I feel that the scent in bottle has change.(also the color)
So,my first assumption is,after you bought it,don't leave the bottle too long.
The scent may change and you'll hate it.

solocha

It smells something between fresh grass and freshly peeled satsuma. Good for summer days.

s4101368

Very citrusy, perfect for spring and summer. It's a strong scent so a little spritz is enough, else it could be headache-inducing especially on very hot days. It sometimes smells a bit sour but that could be due to the fact that I've had my bottle for years now. Quite a youthful scent.

azuriiita

the first smell is not bad at all... maybe i can say it's cool, with nice notes of orange... but nothing more. After a while this smell cheap and "soso" (in spanish). Nothing special about this fragrance.

Moszatka

It's like a cheap soap. I can't imagine this fragrance on me.

karinitaarosa

es riquisimo ese perfume pero es dificil de conseguir en mi pais!! besos !!!

kori_an

It's perfect for the spring/summer wearing...refreshing...easy to wear...like it!

bugsy_b

Ok, it does made me happy with the scent.
But, just like i said in the Clinique Happy Heart's review, this perfume smelled cheap.
It's an expensive designer perfume, but how come that it smelled so light like a cheap factory cologne?

Luciana

me compre esta fragancia por ser fresca, pero mas que nada porque son hipoalergenicas, sino no la hubiese elegido nunca

jbello

Yes, everyone loves Happy. If you buy it, you will love it. Unfortunately, Clinque turns this stuff out like a factory and if you have ever received a bottle of old Happy, then you will be put off it for life. My father purchased the large bottle for my birthday. Not sure where he got it, but...
a fragrance should not be in a hot, over lit cosmetic cases for more than 2 years. Never purchase a scent that is not wrapped in the original plastic, in a box.

lolo

i love it ..... this is really very nice one ..i use it for every day ...fresh for summer and warm for winter........

guest_perfumista

Quite american!!!

eccentricJ

Not a fan...too strong and sour smelling...

Allegra

I wear this everytime I need a little boost. It is very refreshing, joyful and invigorating and never fails to lift my spirit. Love it :)

guest_Shan

I smelled it on someone and loved it. I bought it and wore it for a while. After a while though it started making me nausseated. I couldn't stand it! Had to throw it away. I don't know why...

jmp

This perfume was great when I was pregnant and couldn't stomach my usuals, which were too strong at the time. I found the lotion smells WAY better on than the spray. The ladies at my office agree. I always get lots of compliments. Not my usual scent, but ggod for a change and for hot summer.

Marianne

The only positive thing about it is that it is extremely longlasting. But the scent is awful...

sylvie.hu

it's the same with me, plastic and rubber, disgusting, i couldn't wash it off, i had to smell it for 1 whole day. awful, belivie me

supanaree

I love it

Aeternitas

It smelled like cheap vinyl plastic on me :( I basically got the same smell that user jr described... burnt rubber or balloon. It certainly didn't make me happy. I'm still wearing it; unfortunately, the lasting power is long... I have to take a shower on this one. I don't know how it works on other people's chemistry, but this is awful and I can't imagine enjoying Happy's smell on other women. It's pretty underwhelming, anyway.

jr

I used to wear Happy years ago and was out shopping for Valentines Day 2008 for myself. Got frustated with what's on the market and turned to old faithful Happy. Spent $55.00 altogether with the tax. Sprayed it on at home and it smelled like burnt rubber or a balloon. I tried to layer it and salvage it and finally threw it in the trash as I bought it from a store that did not allow returns. Upon researching the web, I am not alone in this experience. I don't know if my chemistry changed or Clinique changed it formula, but this can happen with Happy. Head's up.

joylim7109

lol i could have been happier wearing other fragrances.
safe and casual smell, but not impressive enough. i would prefer to have the refreshing feel everytime i wear it haha

pimpnazt

I could not understand why this was such a popular fragrance awhile back. It's not original. It's certainly safe, so it won't be disappointing, but far from impressive. I can't quite remember anything particular about it, except that it was about as original as all the preppy Abercrombie-wearing clones that had it in high school. Oh, wait. That's precisely the group of girls that wore it.

elgab89

I bought one bottle for my sister, in a rather sad period of her life - I liked the name and hoped it would give her a boost. It actually worked. Lots of citrus scents in there to lift your spirit. Although I would not wear it in the winter.