Fragrance comparison

A*Men Summer Flash vs Lithium [3Li]

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

A*Men Summer Flash

Mugler

4.0254 votes

Rank #15,625 WoodyPatchouli

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lithium [3Li]

One of Those

3.90233 votes

Rank #11,690 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lithium [3Li] takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Summer Flash
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lithium [3Li]
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

A*Men Summer Flash3/7

Lithium [3Li]4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lithium [3Li]
Community sentiment: A*Men Summer Flash
Longevity: Lithium [3Li]
Sillage & projection: A*Men Summer Flash
Value for money: Lithium [3Li]
Versatility: A*Men Summer Flash
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lithium [3Li]

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A*Men Summer FlashMugler

Lithium [3Li]One of Those

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 51%

3.90/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 47%Had 21%Want 32%

Category winnerLithium [3Li]Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

28%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerA*Men Summer FlashMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLithium [3Li]

SillageA*Men Summer Flash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerLithium [3Li]Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PatchouliMuskWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseSaffronPatchouliSpicesWoodsy NotesCedarMuskIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for A*Men Summer Flash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall74

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA*Men Summer FlashMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 46%Work 29%Party 15%Date 10%

Men13

Unisex74

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,690

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLithium [3Li]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A*Men Summer Flash by Mugler flips the heavy, gourmand DNA of the original 1996 icon into a brisk, frosty warm-weather scent. Launched in 2006, this limited flanker cuts away the dense tar and sweet chocolate, replacing them with a crisp burst of chilled citrus, frosted mint nuances, and airy cedar. The heart retains …

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Lithium [3Li] by One of Those offers a striking aromatic spicy profile centered on saffron and cold rose. This unisex scent behaves like a metallic, woody study of contrasts, shifting from a sharp, initial spice kick into a lingering, powdery dry-down. It works best for crisp spring days when you want a fragrance that…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A*Men Summer Flash or Lithium [3Li]?

Lithium [3Li] takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Summer Flash is rated 4.02/5 from 54 votes; Lithium [3Li] is rated 3.90/5 from 233 votes. Choose A*Men Summer Flash for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lithium [3Li] for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Summer Flash or Lithium [3Li]?

Lithium [3Li] lasts longest (Lithium [3Li] 68/100, A*Men Summer Flash 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Summer Flash or Lithium [3Li]?

A*Men Summer Flash projects furthest (A*Men Summer Flash 71/100, Lithium [3Li] 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Summer Flash and Lithium [3Li] smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is A*Men Summer Flash or Lithium [3Li] better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Summer Flash is the stronger pick. For winter, Lithium [3Li] is the stronger pick. A*Men Summer Flash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.