Is Perfume Parlour Smile a dupe of Clinique Happy?
Happy EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 1998 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Smile EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Happy
- Smile
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A zesty, effervescent burst of citrus and florals, Clinique Happy is the quintessential mood-lifter-bright, clean, and instantly recognizable. Youthful and energetic, it's a timeless everyday pick for the feel-good crowd.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Happy - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Freesia
26%
vs
53%
Musk
19%
vs
46%
Mandarin
18%
vs
28%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sparkling citrus and crisp florals make Happy ideal for spring and summer when light, uplifting fragrances shine. Its clean, breezy nature feels less suited to cold weather, where richer, warmer scents are preferred.
Occasions
Happy's inoffensive, clean citrus-floral profile is perfect for office and casual wear, brightening any day without overwhelming. It's less suited to formal events or romantic dates, where deeper, more sensual scents are favored.
Seasons
The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 15 notes, including Mandarin, Freesia, Musk
Adds amber and apple, drops cypress and green notes
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$24.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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Best Value
$35.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $10.64/fl oz
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