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    Side by side

    Dark Desire vs. Clinique Happy

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dark Desire peaks in spring, while Clinique Happy belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dark Desire vs. Clinique Happy
    Dark DesireClinique Happy
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20241998
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Jean-Claude Delville
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dark Desire

    Citrus
    Green
    Mossy
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Marine

    Clinique Happy

    Citrus
    Floral
    White Floral
    Green
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGreen lemonGreen Notes
    GrapefruitBlood GrapefruitMandarin orange treeMandarin OrangeBay LeafBergamot
    Heart—
    Boysenberry BlossomJasmineOrchid
    Base
    AmberOakmossMuskAquatic Notes
    MimosaMagnoliaLily of the Valley

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dark Desire vs. Clinique Happy
    Dark DesireClinique Happy
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The early base arrival catches some wearers off guard. That's not a flaw, it's the signature. Dark Desire front-loads its depth, so the warmth arrives while the citrus is still fizzing.Dark Desire
    Happy earns its name. Not by being safe or simple, by being the kind of bright that doesn't apologize for itself. The grapefruit opening hits sharp, the florals settle warm.Clinique Happy