Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Dalistyle

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,481 ratings analysed

6 wins

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Dalistyle

Salvador Dali · 2002

3.49823 votes

Rank #34,803 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 6 of 7 categories.

5:40 PM in Madagascar
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Dalistyle
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

5:40 PM in Madagascar6/7

Dalistyle1/7

Ratings & consensus: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Community sentiment: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Longevity: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Sillage & projection: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Value for money: Dalistyle
Versatility: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
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

DalistyleSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.49/ 5 · 823 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarRating 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

14%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

823 votes

Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

Longevity5:40 PM in Madagascar

Sillage5:40 PM in Madagascar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDalistyleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top

LotusPearMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant

Heart

FreesiaGardeniaPeach Blossom

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodBerry FruitsVanilla

InformationalShared notesLotus, Virginia Cedar, Freesia and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,803

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched2002

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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Dalistyle by Salvador Dali is a light, breezy fruity floral scent that opens with a crisp burst of sweet green pear, juicy mandarin orange, and dewy aquatic lotus. It smells like stepping into a cool morning shower with a luxury fruit soap, followed by the clean aroma of freshly laundered towels. As the initial citrus…

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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 Dalistyle?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 6 of 7 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Dalistyle is rated 3.49/5 from 823 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Dalistyle for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Dalistyle?

5:40 PM in Madagascar lasts longest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100, Dalistyle 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Dalistyle?

5:40 PM in Madagascar projects furthest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100, Dalistyle 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Dalistyle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aquatic accords. Common notes include Lotus, Virginia Cedar, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Dalistyle better for summer or winter?

For summer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar is the stronger pick. For winter, 5:40 PM in Madagascar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Dalistyle?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Dalistyle has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Gardenia and Peach Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Berry Fruits.