Fragrance comparison

Adidas 3 Man vs Lucky You for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 524 ratings analysed

Adidas 3 Man

Adidas

3.5426 votes

Rank #55,317 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Lucky You for Men

Lucky Brand

3.51498 votes

Rank #13,691 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lucky You for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Adidas 3 Man
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lucky You for Men
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas 3 Man0/7

Lucky You for Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Lucky You for Men
Community sentiment: Lucky You for Men
Longevity: Lucky You for Men
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lucky You for Men
Versatility: Lucky You for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lucky You for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas 3 ManAdidas

Lucky You for MenLucky Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

3.51/ 5 · 498 votes

Have 57%Had 30%Want 13%

Category winnerLucky You for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

24%Love

51%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

472 votes

Category winnerLucky You for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLucky You for Men

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLucky You for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

green88%

fresh77%

warm spicy65%

floral53%

musky42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskGreen GrassYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrassFloral Notes

Heart

Cardamom

Base

BambooTeak WoodSandalwoodMuskBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesTeak Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Category winnerLucky You for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,317

PerfumerAlain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary, Martine Pallix

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,691

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLucky You for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas 3 Man by Adidas is a Woody fragrance for men. Adidas 3 Man was launched in 2003. Adidas 3 Man was created by Alain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary and Martine Pallix.

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Lucky You for Men by Lucky Brand is an accessible, fresh fragrance that leans heavily on green grass and aromatic cardamom. Launched in 2000, this oriental fougere creates a clean, outdoor scent profile that wears well during casual daytime activities. It serves as an uncomplicated, budget-friendly option for those wh…

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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, Adidas 3 Man or Lucky You for Men?

Lucky You for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Adidas 3 Man is rated 3.54/5 from 26 votes; Lucky You for Men is rated 3.51/5 from 498 votes. Choose Adidas 3 Man for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lucky You for Men for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas 3 Man or Lucky You for Men?

Lucky You for Men lasts longest (Lucky You for Men 55/100, Adidas 3 Man 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas 3 Man or Lucky You for Men?

Projection is very close: Adidas 3 Man 47/100, Lucky You for Men 47/100 for sillage.

Do Adidas 3 Man and Lucky You for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Adidas 3 Man or Lucky You for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adidas 3 Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Adidas 3 Man is the stronger pick. Adidas 3 Man suits daytime wear; Lucky You for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas 3 Man and Lucky You for Men?

Adidas 3 Man features Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Green Grass and Yuzu. Lucky You for Men has top notes of Grass and Floral Notes, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Bamboo, Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.