Best Clinique Perfumes
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Clinique is an American company that produces skincare, cosmetics, toiletries, and fragrances that are typically offered in high-end department shops. It has been an Estée Lauder subsidiary since 2019.
Aromatics Elixir, Clinique's first fragrance released in 1971, came as a pleasant surprise because no one would have guessed it would be something phenomenal; 40 years on, and it still remains a force to be reckoned with by women of all ages. Their next big hit was Happy, a 1997 release that would go on to become the company’s bestseller. Yes, their other fragrances make us happy as well, but we have carefully selected ten of them that make us the happiest; these are the best Clinique perfumes.
BEST CLINIQUE PERFUMES
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Clinique Happy by Clinique
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Clinique Happy Heart 2003 by Clinique
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Aromatics Elixir by Clinique
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Clinique Happy To Be by Clinique
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Aromatics in White by Clinique
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Beyond Rose by Clinique
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Calyx by Clinique
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Aromatics in Black by Clinique
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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 by Clinique
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Simply Clinique by Clinique
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Clinique Happy by Clinique
Clinique Happy is a soapy citrus scent with a somewhat crisp beginning that simply makes you feel cleansed and refreshed. There is a light overlay of unidentified flowers, a handful of yellow and white florals coming through in the dry-down. This would be a great everyday fragrance for the office, school, doctors, or pretty much anywhere a more aggressive smell could be a little out of place.
- Top notes: Opens with Plum, Apple, Bergamot, Indian Mandarin, Blood Grapefruit, and Orange
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Orchid, Freesia, and Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base notes: At the base, Amber, MUsk, Magnolia, Lily, and Mimosa
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
- Longevity: 3-4 hours
- Sillage: Soft
- Projection : Light
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Clinique Happy Heart 2003 by Clinique
The naming of this perfume is apt; it will make your heart happy when you wear it. This is not a perfume to wear on a date or to attract attention, but to boost your senses- something you use when you just want to feel something. It's incredibly refreshing given all of the current sweet sugar bombs that have been popular since this one.It appears to react favorably to body heat, transforming into an engulfing but never suffocating, fresh, but never sharp aroma.
- Top notes: Opens with Cassia, Mandarin Orange, and Cucumber
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Carrot and Water Hyacinth
- Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood and White Woods
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Chypre Floral
- Longevity: 5 hours
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection : Moderate
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Aromatics Elixir by Clinique
This dry perfume evokes the Middle East and has quite oriental nuances for a chypre fragrance. Aromatic Elixir, in addition to being one of history's last authentic chypres, is pure magic: hyper on a woman, mega on a man, it never fails to amaze and thrill no matter who wears it. A wonderful combination of dry herbs, wet oakmoss, patchouli, and a modern flower arrangement that comes off slightly camphorous.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Lemon Verbena, Geranium, COriander, Clary Sage, Aldehydes, and Chamomile
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Orris, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, and Rose
- Base notes: At the base, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Incense, Patchouli, and Oakmoss
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Chypre Floral
- Longevity: Eternal
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection : Moderate
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Clinique Happy To Be by Clinique
Clinique Happy is a fresh, crisp, lightly sweet, uplifting, feminine, and innocent fragrance that makes you feel like you're drinking a glass of cool apple juice in the middle of a hot day when you're thirsty.This perfume is an excellent summer fragrance that is never boring. Although the pear is prominent in the first hour, it is more flowery and aquatic. After a few hours, the aquatic notes would still be present, blending with a light spice floral to create a nice scent. It has a watery, spicy floral aura with a splash of pear.
- Top notes: Opens with Pear and Water Notes
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Syringa, Lilac, and Hibiscus
- Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood and Cacao
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral fruity
- Longevity: 4 hours
- Sillage: Weak
- Projection : Poor
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Aromatics in White by Clinique
It is very obvious why Aromatics in White is often compared to Nanette Nanette Lepore. They have similar openings, but Nanette retains the rose throughout; Aromatics in White's sweeter florals move to the forefront quite quickly, and the rose fades as this fragrance settles. It is almost as though there is a jasmine or gardenia waxy-creamy note, but that could just be the combination of deep florals giving that impression.
This is perfect for the Summer on a warm June day, and while it is very present, it is not overpowering in any way. Wearing this may inspire you to tuck a flower behind one ear it on some warm and lovely Summer dusk.
- Top notes: Opens with Violet leaf, Sichuan Pepper, and Labdanum
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Orange Blossom, Patchouli, and Rose
- Base notes: At the base, Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber, and Musk
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 4 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Moderate
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Beyond Rose by Clinique
Clinique Beyond Rose is an accessible yet fine-tuned and expertly blended rose oud, where the oud doesn't command but plays a supporting role.
Beyond Rose is very smooth and ambery with nothing screechy or sharp. It is a very pretty feminine perfume that becomes sweeter and softer towards dry-down - like a nicely aged wine with candied roses. The opening has a sweet and sour taste, and as it dries, it becomes an increasingly light rose aroma. it sings, it doesn't scream and there's a dryness and sheerness that makes it a comforting wear on cold mornings.
- Top notes: Opens with White Pepper and Mate
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Freesia, Osmanthus, Rose, and Rose Oil
- Base notes: At the base, Benzoin, Styrax, Labdanum, and Amber
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 6 hours
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection : Wide
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Calyx by Clinique
Calyx initially smells like fresh cut flowers and grass, but rapidly turns into sour fruits and dried flowers- like wilted flowers in an ancient vase.
Fresh grapefruit and a medley of tropical fruits, followed by a clean and slightly vintage airy greenness start the fragrance off.The grapefruit gives way to the sweaty, tropical fruit, which makes it something for a sunny day that simply smells fresh and great. It smells like it could be someone's natural scent, but with green apple or pear shower gel or lotion.
- Top notes: Opens with Mandarin Orange, Mango, Grapefruit, Papaya, Passionfruit, Guava, and Green Leaves
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Jasmine, Neroli, Freesia, Marigold, and Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base notes: At the base, Orris, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
- Longevity: 8 hours
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection : Wide
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Aromatics in Black by Clinique
This is a well-known scent profile: woody vanilla flowery tonka creamy body lotion, but Aromatics in Black remains unique. While still being classy and feminine, it is grounded, kind, cozier, and warm. It has the dull sweetness of overripe tropical fruits that have lost their acidity, and something vegetal. This perfume is great for work, a really acceptable inoffensive fruity creation that never smells like sweets and instead smells like effortless, lovely nature.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot, Pink Grapefruit, and Plum Tree
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Neroli, Osmanthus, and Jasmine
- Base notes: At the base, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Myrrh
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Moderate
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Clinique Happy In Bloom 2015 by Clinique
This is a floral fruity perfume that leans more to the side of deodorant or shampoo. It is evident why Clinique Happy is so popular- you can’t be happy without it. In this perfume, citruses are lighter, while freesia is heavier all in the mix of watered down fruit juice.
- Top notes: Opens with Plum, Watery Notes, Fruits, and Green Notes
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Mimosa, Freesia, andLily-of-the-Valley
- Base notes: At the base, Musk, White Wood, and Amber
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral Fruity
- Longevity: 9 hours plus
- Sillage: Heavy
- Projection : Wide
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Simply Clinique by Clinique
Simply Clinique is a lovely smooth melon fragrance with a hint of green in the background- a Clinique perfume that is not like the others. Licorice here, blends beautifully with the flowers, and the perfume as a whole blends beautifully with perfumes that are more vanilla-forward. The drydown is like a loving embrace, it has a very soothing effect.
All of the notes come together to create a shower-fresh smell that isn't too squeaky clean. It is reminiscent of lotion that is advertised as being "unscented," but still definitely has a scent and with longer lasting effects and wider projection.
- Top notes: Opens with White Flowers and Melon
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Soybean
- Base notes: At the base, Woody Notes, White Musk and Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Floral
- Longevity: 8 hours plus
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection : Light
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