Fragrance comparison

A*Men Summer Flash vs WHIMS

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

A*Men Summer Flash

Mugler

4.0254 votes

Rank #15,625 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

WHIMS

MAIOS

4.5223 votes

Rank #16,500 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WHIMS takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Summer Flash
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
WHIMS
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

A*Men Summer Flash2/5

WHIMS3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Summer FlashMugler

WHIMSMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 51%

4.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 26%

Category winnerWHIMSRating 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

74%Love

13%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityWHIMS

SillageA*Men Summer Flash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerWHIMSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and musky

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

Fruity NotesRoseGeraniumBergamot

Heart

AmberPatchouliWoodsy Notes

Base

Musk

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

Spring62

Summer54

Fall77

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

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

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#16,500

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerA*Men Summer FlashHigher 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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WHIMS by MAIOS is an oriental woody scent built around a clean, musky profile. It balances fruity top notes with a grounding base of musk and woods. It works well as a versatile daily fragrance for men who prefer a polished, professional finish that lasts through the workday.

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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 WHIMS?

WHIMS takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Summer Flash is rated 4.02/5 from 54 votes; WHIMS is rated 4.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose A*Men Summer Flash for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose WHIMS for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Summer Flash or WHIMS?

WHIMS lasts longest (WHIMS 71/100, A*Men Summer Flash 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Summer Flash or WHIMS?

A*Men Summer Flash projects furthest (A*Men Summer Flash 71/100, WHIMS 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Summer Flash and WHIMS smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

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

A*Men Summer Flash suits daytime wear; WHIMS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

A*Men Summer Flash features Patchouli, Musk and Woodsy Notes. WHIMS has top notes of Fruity Notes, Rose, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes, a base of Musk.