Fragrance Girl

I was in my local department store this morning and felt like testing something that I would never normally be attracted to. Happy in Bloom fitted the bill completely. I associate Clinique with skincare rather than perfume, so tend not to go near the Clinique counter when I'm looking for a perfume. Happy in Bloom is presumably a flanker of Happy, and I tend to stay away from flankers as you never know how long they're going to be around.
Happy in Bloom is surprisingly pleasant. It's a sparkling fruity floral. The dry down is largely a milder citrus note in in that I do associate with Happy. Citrus doesn't exactly capture the note though — it's a fresh note, that smells especially clean — in that 'just got out of the shower' sort of way.
Happy in Bloom is perfect office wear. It's got enough smell to be a perfume. But it isn't overbearing in any way. If you're looking for a fruity floral with a bit more bite — then try Gucci Flora which is in the same price bracket.