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    Side by side

    Clinique Happy vs. Kenneth Cole Black for Men

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Clinique Happy peaks in summer, while Kenneth Cole Black for Men belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Clinique Happy vs. Kenneth Cole Black for Men
    Clinique HappyKenneth Cole Black for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19982003
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerJean-Claude DelvilleHarry Frémont
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Clinique Happy

    Citrus
    Floral
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Sweet

    Kenneth Cole Black for Men

    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Woody
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Blood GrapefruitMandarin orange treeBergamot
    Mandarin OrangeWater MintGingerBasil
    Heart
    JasmineOrchidBoysenberry Blossom
    LotusCedarwoodFrankincenseNutmeg
    Base
    MimosaLily of the ValleyMagnolia
    AmberViolet LeafMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Clinique Happy vs. Kenneth Cole Black for Men
    Clinique HappyKenneth Cole Black for Men
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Happy earns its name. The citrus blast upfront is honest and clean, the floral heart never overreaches, and the mimosa-magnolia base keeps things gentle without disappearing.Clinique Happy
    Some fragrances announce themselves with volume and insistence. Its amber and musk have the quiet, self-assured presence of a favorite leather jacket.Kenneth Cole Black for Men