Clinique's Fragrance: Still In Vogue Or Yesterday's News?

Clinique, a cosmetics line founded by the Estee Lauder company in 1968, continues to make fragrances. The first Clinique fragrance, Aromatics Elixir, was introduced in 1971 and remains a signature scent for multiple generations of women. Clinique's best-selling fragrance, however, is Happy, which was introduced in 1997. Clinique has three distinct fragrance collections: the Clinique Happy Collection, the Aromatics Elixir Collection, and the Calyx Collection. Clinique fragrances are allergy-tested and feature a range of scent families, including floral, citrus, amber, and chypre.

Clinique Happy™ for Her

The Clinique Happy™ collection includes:

• Clinique Happy™ Eau de Parfum Spray
• Clinique Happy™ Body Spritz
• Clinique Happy in Paradise™ Eau de Parfum Spray
• Clinique Happy in Bloom™ Eau de Parfum Spray
• Clinique Happy Heart™ Eau de Parfum Spray
• Clinique Happy™ Body Cream
• Clinique Happy™ Body Wash
• Clinique Happy™ Perfume Rollerball
• Clinique Happy™ Scented Home Candle

Clinique Happy™ for Him

Clinique Happy for Him is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, first launched in 1999. The cologne spray is described as cool, crisp, and citrus-bright. The top notes are mandarin orange, lime, sea notes, lemon, and green notes, with middle notes of freesia, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and rose, and base notes of cypress, musk, cedar, and guaiac wood. The Clinique Happy for Him cologne is allergy-tested and part of Clinique's bestselling Happy collection, which includes fragrances for both men and women. The men's cologne has received numerous reviews, with some praising its uplifting and happy scent, while others criticise its poor longevity.

Aromatics Elixir™ Collection

Aromatics Elixir is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. It was Clinique's first fragrance, introduced in 1971, and has been a signature scent for multiple generations of women. The perfume combines over 700 ingredients to create a confident, sensuous fragrance. It is a bold blend of rich vetiver, lush oakmoss, and luxurious patchouli balanced with the soft floralcy of ylang-ylang and rose.

The Aromatics Elixir Collection includes:

• Aromatics Elixir™ Eau de Parfum Spray
• Aromatics Elixir Body Wash
• Aromatics Elixir Body Smoother
• Aromatics Elixir™ Perfume Spray
• Aromatics Elixir™ Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
• Aromatics Elixir™ Fête des Mères Edition Limitée
• Aromatics Elixir™ Perfumer's Reserve
• Aromatics Elixir™ Premier

Calyx™ Collection

Calyx™ is an uplifting Clinique fragrance with an exhilarating blend of citrus, rose, and lush greens inspired by nature's vitality. It is an energizing, boldly original scent with a unique zing. The top notes emphasize a profusion of citrus and tropical fruits, while the middle notes offer an intoxicating bouquet of rose and orange flower. The bottom notes have a lush and deeply sensual green base, emanating a memorable sophistication.

Calyx was originally launched in 1987 under the brand Prescriptives. It was then re-launched by Clinique in 2013 as a sparkling, energetic, and fresh fragrance. The Clinique version is said to be a watered-down version of the original, which was a perfect, innovative, and unique scent. However, the Clinique Calyx is still considered a cult favourite that is sparkling, fresh, energizing, and audacious. It uplifts the mood and is ideal for fragrance connoisseurs who appreciate the distinction of this unique and highly acclaimed scent.

Clinique My Happy™

• Baby Bouquet: Bright mandarin and a tender heart of orange flower petals.
• Indigo Mist: Bluebells, wet green notes of melon, and violet leaf.
• Cookies & Kisses: Baked apple and vanilla bean.
• Peony Picnic: Plush peonies and succulent plum.
• Lily of the Beach: Sweet solar lily and a hint of coconut.
• Cocoa & Cashmere: Cocoa absolute and cocooning musk.

The Clinique My Happy™ fragrances are inspired by you and can be worn alone, layered, or collected. They are all allergy and dermatologist-tested, with no parabens or phthalates.

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