Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Cyberst@r

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 663 ratings analysed

2 wins

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Cyberst@r

Valeria Mazza

2.205 votes

Rank #69,638 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 2 of 3 categories.

5:40 PM in Madagascar
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cyberst@r
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

5:40 PM in Madagascar2/3

Cyberst@r1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Value for money: Cyberst@r
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 5:40 PM in Madagascar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5:40 PM in MadagascarKenzo

Cyberst@rValeria Mazza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

658 votes

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate30

Category winners

LongevityNo data

Sillage5:40 PM in Madagascar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCyberst@rBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonOrangeMandarin OrangeBlackberryMelonGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangLotusFreesiaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLotus, Virginia Cedar and Freesia. Durations are only published for Cyberst@r, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 31%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

5:40 PM in Madagascar by Kenzo offers an unusual twist on gourmand themes by marrying clean lotus and freesia with a soft vanilla base. Released in 2009, this unisex eau de toilette opens with a watery, dewy petal sensation that feels fresh rather than sugary sweet. As it warms on skin, dry Virginia cedarwood cuts thr…

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Cyberst@r by Valeria Mazza is a bright, nostalgic floral-fruity eau de parfum built around a sunny rush of citrus, watery florals, and soft wood. The opening hits with a crisp medley of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet melon, wrapped in brisk green leaves that instantly bring to mind the fresh optimis…

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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, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Cyberst@r?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 2 of 3 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Cyberst@r is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cyberst@r for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Cyberst@r?

5:40 PM in Madagascar projects furthest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100, Cyberst@r 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Cyberst@r smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lotus, Virginia Cedar and Freesia.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Cyberst@r better for summer or winter?

Cyberst@r suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Cyberst@r?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Cyberst@r has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.