Fragrances inspired by Happy Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Magnolia, Amber, Freesia
The main difference
Without bergamot and lily
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Freesia, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cypress and green notes, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Lily of the Valley, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds jasmine and sandalwood, drops amber and freesia
Our verdict
While both Happy and Fruity Orange offer a vibrant citrus experience, Happy leans into a brighter, more floral direction, embodying a classic, effervescent feel.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Musk, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds jasmine and lemon, drops apple and freesia
Choose Fruity Orange when
You prefer a modern, unisex citrus fragrance.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Lily, Amber, Musk
The main difference
Adds jasmine and sandalwood, drops apple and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Freesia, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and jasmine, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Musk, Freesia
The main difference
Adds cedar and jasmine, drops apple and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Amber, Musk, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Adds litchi, drops apple and freesia
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Clinique. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.