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.

Opens with big citrus. Then the florals bloom. I swear I smell freesia. When dry it offers a soft wood note too. I’ll wear this often!

happy fresh flowery delicate scent to enjoy the day in the garden or on vacation in summer, i love it

I love this scent. It's fresh and happy—my favorite to go to work.

Most floral perfume I own. Perfect for spring and hot days.

Really enjoy regular Happy and I love soapy smelling frags, so I assumed this would be a winner. I blind bought the biggest bottle from QVC and now pretty much regret the purchase. It was far too much money for what you get. Just for reference my signature is Chloe New or Chloe Chloe. I have been on a mission to find other soapy floral/rose scents. This did seem very promising but not what I hoped it would be. It smells during drydown a LITTLe bit soapy but mostly a generic floral with zero projection. Smells like a celebrity scent to me. Overpriced celeb scent is how I can best describe this one. Boring enough to wear everyday to any office. Even if you are not supposed to wear perfume at all, no one will even know this is perfume. Smells like a nice smelling hair product. Like but do not love. I have used it twice. Anyone want to trade for something in the same price range, please let me know.

This perfume smells like hyacinth water. You know how rose water smells like watery rose but can't be mistaken as a rose perfume? That is the same way I feel about happy heart. As I smell my sample, I think of rainy, chilly miserable spring days without a hint of the sun. No happy heart is invoked here. I must give it props for doing a good job with the hyacinth note, but I just don't feel any of those uplifting feelings that previous reviewers have written about. A like for the books, however I will not be going ahead to purchase a full bottle.

Surprisingly strong. Aquatic in the sense of smelling like a lake. Fairly two-note for me (extremely floral and quite aquatic), plus a bit of a citrus zing that's more green than fruity. Reminds me of waterlilies in the Saint Lawrence River when it's still too cold, but you're swimming anyway, and there's pollen everywhere. I wish I got the woody note; I don't at all. Oddly exhilarating and optimistic to the point of smelling naïve, if that's possible.

I like this, but don’t love it. Classic case of loving a product in the store, but not so much once you get it home. The initial notes are bright and kind of sporty (probably the mandarin orange), but the dry down smells like a hair conditioner. Still mulling over returning it to the store. I do have some body lotions it might layer over nicely, but I shouldn’t have to MAKE a fragrance smell better. I’m glad I didn’t pay more for it.

I never tried the original formulation of Happy Heart so I have no idea how they compare. This version is fine, but not exciting. The initial spray has a strong projection, and it smells pretty good: fresh, floral, and inoffensive. Moderate longevity with a pleasant dry down. I can't say there's anything special or unique about it that differentiates it from any other mass-produced mainstream fragrance house floral.

I get that it's not special perfume, but I like this one. Perfect fresh fruity floral. I like how clear and pure it is, singing off the skin with juiciness and freshness. It's strong for what it is, too. I just smell watery hyacinth and mandarin, nothing else. I think anyone would like this. It has the heart of the original Clinique Happy, but I might like this better. Very pretty and making me wish for spring.

At first it smells like a really lively and soft scent. It smelled like camomiles and something powdery at first apply. Later it turned more bitter that I thought it had pepper for sure. Im surprised to see that at least it does not have camomile! I dont know how hyacinth smells like but a bitterly greeny floral smell is there for sure. More soft at first apply. I will use it more and update later!

I assume this is the version of Happy Heart that is in the Pops of Color set. If it is, it has a nice floral smell that I was certain was rose, but that's not in the notes. During the drydown, it get a metallic tang that I also noticed in the original Happy. That fades off, though. This is mostly a linear scent, as is Happy. Fresh, floral, feminine, vibrant, but not a sillage monster.

Clinique Happy Heart is a refreshing scent for people who are looking for a nostalgic Y2K perfume. It's very reminiscent of glossy magazine paper. I can spray this and close my eyes and immediately I'm taken back to the early 2000's, opening a Vogue and hoping to find a perfume samples to smell on the pages. That's the feeling it gives me, very fresh and nostalgic at the same time.

I feel like Clinique fragrances are kind of underrated. My mom still has a tiny bit left of Clinique Happy in Bloom and it's such a nice, happy scent. This one reminds me of Happy in Bloom slightly, it's not the same but they are definitely siblings. Fresh watery floral - very good when you don't feel like wearing a show-stopping scent, but something pleasant, fresh and happy.

I just am realizing that the travel size I got in this is nothing close to the original happy heart. It's a freshy but that's really the only similarity in my opinion that they share. Imo they don't share any dna. You can smell the carrot in the original this is very linear compared to the original also. Great for summer but it's not the one I wanted.

another one in my moms collection i decided to test out and it’s probably my favorite. when i first sprayed it all i smelled was sweet matcha or green tea??? my nose might be broken cause i dont see anyone else mentioning it? 😭 after a while, it transforms into sweet florals but this one is definitely for the spring and summer!!

A soft fresh non obtrusive fragrance. Non powdery, just relaxing soft scent. A good choice to wear if you need to blend into the crowd at a party, not wanting to really stand out but not just be too plain either. It can also be used to layer with other soft perfumes. I tried Eau Duelle EdT and it was a good blend.

There's a carrott-y vegetal note in this that makes it quite special and immediately recognizable. At first go it's a little sharp, but that all rounds out after 10-20 minutes. It is impossible for me to untangle this from all of my nostalgic associations. That being said, I think it's quite pretty and different.

Cute, girly, and not hard on the nose. I have this as a sample alongside the original Happy and In Bloom, and Heart might be my favorite out of the three. To me, it smells like the day after a heavy storm when the sun's peeking out of the clouds and the rainwater's starting to evaporate. I like it.

I understand the resemblance to Elizabeth Arden pretty, but happy heart is an objectively better more complete and balanced fragrance. Pretty smells much sweeter with tons of florals. Happy heart is less floral, a bit more refreshing and well balanced.

my first 'proper' fragrance and so she'll always be special even if i don't wear her again. very fresh. the blend of mandarin and flowers is lovely and gently sweet, but not overtly so - she's a fresh citrusy girl who wears pink, spring in a bottle.

Light, pleasant, and soapy. I wish the mandarin came through a bit more, but overall, it is soft and calming. The price is relatively reasonable, so I think it would not be a bad choice for a day to day scent.

I love it. It's clean & fresh. Soapy clean fresh. Light, simple & happy. Suitable for any casual occasion or office day. Fresh aquatic floral, good longevity.

@cajuncocoa, it's just a limited edition bottle. $10 of the proceeds go to a childrens' charity. Otherwise, it's the same. I smelled both bottles tonight.

Simple, clean, and lightly aquatic. This is especially great for summer. I wear this when I want to feel happy and pretty.

8/2/2014 Firstly, I am 30 and I am a Clinique Happy (the original) addict. I have been wearing Clinique Happy for 2 years, after torturing myself since I was 22 by coveting anyone who owned a bottle! I tested Happy Heart a few months ago and I could not stop thinking about it! I like even more than the original Happy! Although I am a perfume addict, I do not like to spend mucho dinero for perfume! I could not go on any longer without owning a bottle of Happy Heart. Occasionally, I take walks in the mall if it is 100 degree weather, and I make sure to sprits a little Happy Heart on my arm from the tester. Today, I went ahead and stopped torturing myself and splurged on a bottle of Happy Heart at Ulta. It is clean, light, uplifting, like Happy, but more floral, less citrus, and a little sweeter. It is a hot Southern summer and I have been enjoying it all day in the heat, but it is sweet enough that I know I will wear it in the fall. I spent $48 for one ounce of Happy Heart, which some people is not expensive, but to me, $48 is a major splurge. But I must say, I am happy that I own my personal bottle. No regrets!

Happy Heart is a Soapy aquatic floral that has what I detect to be a melon note. This is an everyday fragrance for me that I layer over Bath and Body Works “Sunshine Mimosa,” “butterfly,” “watermelon lemonade”, or “hello beautiful” lotions. The Clinique happy perfumes used to be my favorite perfumes. I still enjoy them frequently and most likely will continue to repurchase but I think I have changed or the formulas have lost their magic.

I love the Happy series, it gives fresh out of the shower feel, its a "don't think about it" spritz and you're good to go, basically anywhere. Inoffensive and work appropriate. I want to like Happy Heart so much, because I like it on other people, but it does not work for me. On paper I love this very much, but on my body chemistry the dry down smells kind of bad, almost musty and "old", its hard to explain.

another one of my middle school scents...this one holds up okay. wears for a good while and has an intimate but not invisible projection. the scent itself is a bright, clean floral and it served its purpose for me: a nice, inoffensive fragrance. that being said it is very soapy and is no longer in my rotation—because it literally smells like a bar of soap. but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing

Never tried the original formulations so I can’t compare. This is just...meh. It was gifted to me as a secret Santa mini bottle so I am trying to like it but it’s a little boring. Floral aquatic soapy. Probably would work better as a hand soap fragrance lol. I think it would perform best in warmer weather but it can be a little loud the first few sprays. Husband wasn’t a fan.