Clinique Happy Heart 2012

Almost heady in the opening like dense florals, yet there's the aquatic/ozonic note that keeps it light and airy. I don't get citrus at all, although I suppose it's there somewhere. A touch melon-like, even though that's not a note. I love this, and Happy by Clinique. I haven't smelled them in years, so they're older, yes, but dated...NO. I've come to realize that I lived in the heyday of fragrance creation. Experimentation, differentiation...scents that are nowhere near as dumbed down as they are today. Many of the modern fragrances are doused in vanilla, fruits, loud florals, and gourmand pastes...like no one has ever smelled a real flower...I suspect some of the youngsters have never smelled a real rose, it's so sad, and it shows in the comments. Also, I think folks are being sold all these Unisex fragrances because it benefits the seller...more sales for the same fragrance. I like smelling feminine, and will never enjoy smelling like a man. And I have smelled scents so vile, I can't imagine anyone wearing them, yet they're lauded by the masses. And I do love complex, interesting scents...but I suppose that's just my preference. Off my soapbox now. I love this fragrance.

This is one of the most underrated perfumes! It is absolutely beautiful, and I get compliments from every time I wear it. I’m surprised sometimes that people can smell it on me in public even while they are wearing a mask. This is a fresh, slightly sweet, and slightly warm fragrance. It smells like a beautiful sunny spring day and a warm hug. It’s very feminine, and it’s one of my husband’s favorite perfumes on me. Clinique Happy is my signature fragrance, but this one is my second favorite perfume. After pregnancy and having my son, I can’t tolerate many perfumes for some reason, but Clinique Happy and Happy Heart never bother me or anyone around me. I never sneeze or have people around me sneeze while I’m wearing these perfumes either. Definitely give this a try if you like fresh floral fragrances and want to smell beautiful all day.

I adored the original formulation of Happy Heart which I had worn since it came out in the early 00s, and never even realized it changed like ten years ago? I just kept buying it every year as my signature fragrance, noticing I wore it less and less. And now that I am actually learning about perfume, I’ve discovered it was reformulated in 2013. I do still enjoy it and wear it often, but it’s definitely lost that carrot-y, cucumber, melon thing about it that made it especially fresh and unique. If anyone has a dupe for the original, I wanna know about it! That being said, this is soft and lovely, inoffensive and definitely not as loud as Happy. It’s very fresh, lightly citrus with a touch of floral and very feminine. Sillage is good with a lot of sprays and it has pretty good longevity, especially on clothing.

I was so nervous to try this one because I loved the 2003 formula, it was one of my favorites for a long time, but my anxiety lasted only as long as it took for this formula to sink into my skin. It's so lovely and addicting, I can't get enough of the scent. The sillage is big and juicy. The aquatic note comes through most strongly on my skin, it's so fresh and wet, a bit earthy, the choice of water hyacinth for the floral note complements it nicely. The woody base note carries it all nicely and the ozonic smell makes it almost ethereal. The blend is so perfect and lovely, this is one of my new top favorites. I got a travel size bottle because I was nervous about the new formula, but I'm definitely going to be getting a larger one asap. Longevity isn't the best, only around 6 hours on my skin, but still good.

I remember the OG Happy when it was launched, and it was unlike any other perfume at that time and I loved it. I only came across this flanker a couple of years ago, and for me, it surpasses the OG. As soon as I smell it, I am transported back to childhood - we had lived in a block of flats with a concrete yard as a garden, and then moved to a bungalow, on an estate, with its own garden and areas of grass for kids to play on at various intervals around the estate. I was cycling around the estate, when we first arrived in spring time and I could smell the cut grass, and the hyacinths, and spring blooms in the various gardens. Happy Heart smells almost exactly the same and I love it; I just wish that its longevity was better.

I'm not too familiar with aquatic profiles when it comes to fragrances but I can say that this is a lovely fresh floral. I think the cucumber note gives it that aquatic quality. It's so light yet sweet and feminine. A beautiful clean scent. The woody base notes give the scent some depth as it dries down but the scent does stay very consistent from opening to its drying down. It lasts very well on the skin and even better on clothes. It seemed like every time I turned my head or waved an arm, I'd get a lovely reminder of the scent. I really like this fragrance. It's an easy grab and easy-going scent, that definitely makes you feel fresh and upbeat

I Bought it on sale about 9 months ago and wear the OG happy from time to time too. This is such an easy Fragrance for me to wear in Summer. Not too floral , its fresh, aquatic with just the right amount of sweetness. Funnily enough...My most complimented fragrance of all time!! I always get asked what im wearing compliments on the way I smell. Couldnt be happier as its relatively inexpensive, where Im from , to replace a bottle when it runs out . Ive worn this exclusively for months now .

I love this scent and wore it on my wedding day. This is lovely and airy clean with some champagne in background giving it some fizz, it's more floral than Happy and therefore more feminine and softer on your nose. It makes me happy to wear it as it seems to sum up carefree summer days being barefoot on the beach, wet sand days and long kisses. Suitable for any occasion and any age lasts really well.

Have worn and loved this scent for years. Always got compliments on it as it was my everyday scent. I noticed it is very similar to DKNY fresh blossom the only difference being the mandarin orange note which fresh blossom doesn't have. Now I think I've outgrown happy hearts citrus floral notes and would prefer fresh blossom since it is a bit more citrus woodsy.

This grew on me. At first I thought it smelled generic, like the scented strips of paper that used to come in magazines, but it's so fresh and sparkling. It opens with a burst of orange but quickly settles into an orange floral that is just pretty. Also I've gotten several compliments while wearing this, mainly from my coworkers, which is rare.

Yes i know i am weak for floral scent. This one is very fresh and vibrant floral , like screaming floral fresh rose petals . Wearing when in hot days and with cute dress And i am glad it blends so well with my skin scent. Like this one better than the original version. I dislike the spicyness in the clinique happy.

I love wearing this in the summer. It's not heavy or even complex, scent wise. It smells like your fave fabric softener - fresh, clean, warm like sun dried laundry. It's what you reach for when you want a comforting, easy to wear scent to the grocery store. Sometimes, this is all you want in your fragrance.

I just picked up a bottle of this at Macy's since it is being discontinued. I couldn't find it anywhere and when I did a google search I discovered that it's going to be a special rare gem of the past so if you love it you might want to go to your local department store and pick up a bottle.

My mom had the lotion version of this perfume when I was little. The smell is both comforting (she would let me use some before bed when I’d had a bad day) and invigorating. Almost spicy in the way it stimulates the senses but it settles into something very warm and pretty. Endlessly love.

I’m really into this perfume, especially the drydown. It works great in my tropical climate, and I always get compliments when I wear it. Just be careful not to overspray, it can get a bit much. I didn’t even need to reapply since it lasts all day for me.

My boyfriend bought this for me and I love it. I am not a fan of the original Clinique Happy. I find it kind of bitter smelling. So I was surprised to like this one. It's just very nice and fresh. I love wearing this during the summer, spring, even fall.

It makes me feel I’m wearing a kind of floral Palmolive green soap bar chips, and sometimes I can’t get enough of it. It doesn’t make me think of anything natural, but cleans up my mind, my nose and my bad mood.

I got this as a tiny sample vile with some other fragrances. The first thing that came to mind was it was surprisingly similar to Calyx. Anyone else get that? I loved Calyx, so Happy Heart is a win for me.

This is my signature scent. It lasts all day and into the night on me. Cool Citrusy fresh. Loads of compliments when wearing this. It smells the same from beginning to end of day does not fade

Fresh, clean aquatic floral. I LOVE the hyacinth 🪻 That is the strongest note I smell. I find it to be uplifting and bright. Reminds me of spring.