Fragrance comparison

A*Men Summer Flash vs True Reflection

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

5 wins

A*Men Summer Flash

Mugler

4.0254 votes

Rank #15,625 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

True Reflection

Kim Kardashian

3.54397 votes

Rank #5,598 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Summer Flash takes 5 of 7 categories.

A*Men Summer Flash
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
True Reflection
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

A*Men Summer Flash5/7

True Reflection2/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Summer Flash
Community sentiment: A*Men Summer Flash
Longevity: A*Men Summer Flash
Sillage & projection: A*Men Summer Flash
Value for money: True Reflection
Versatility: A*Men Summer Flash
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: True Reflection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Summer FlashMugler

True ReflectionKim Kardashian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 51%

3.54/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 47%Had 18%Want 34%

Category winnerA*Men Summer FlashRating 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

29%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

366 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Summer Flash

SillageA*Men Summer Flash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerTrue ReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

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

Top

plumPeachBergamot

Heart

OrchidGardeniaLotus

Base

PatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk

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

Spring76

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%

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#5,598

PerfumerCaroline Sabas

Launched—

Reviews99

Category winnerTrue ReflectionHigher 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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True Reflection is a sweet fruity floral with a darker, softer base than its opening suggests. Plum and peach lead the scent, followed by creamy white florals, powder, musk, patchouli, and light woods. Reviewers often describe it as feminine, cozy, and intimate, with a mild fruitchouli feel. It suits cooler nights an…

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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 True Reflection?

A*Men Summer Flash takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Summer Flash is rated 4.02/5 from 54 votes; True Reflection is rated 3.54/5 from 397 votes. Choose A*Men Summer Flash for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose True Reflection for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Summer Flash or True Reflection?

A*Men Summer Flash lasts longest (A*Men Summer Flash 62/100, True Reflection 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Summer Flash or True Reflection?

A*Men Summer Flash projects furthest (A*Men Summer Flash 71/100, True Reflection 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Summer Flash and True Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is A*Men Summer Flash or True Reflection better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Summer Flash is the stronger pick. For winter, True Reflection is the stronger pick. A*Men Summer Flash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Summer Flash and True Reflection?

A*Men Summer Flash features Patchouli, Musk and Woodsy Notes. True Reflection has top notes of plum, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Gardenia and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk.