Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 772 ratings analysed

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink

Dior · 2007

3.97114 votes

Rank #24,968 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink takes 4 of 7 categories.

5:40 PM in Madagascar
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

5:40 PM in Madagascar3/7

Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink4/7

Ratings & consensus: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Community sentiment: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Longevity: Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink
Sillage & projection: Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink
Value for money: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Versatility: Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5:40 PM in MadagascarKenzo

Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in PinkDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 18%Had 38%Want 44%

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

27%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

114 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink

SillageDior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value44

Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

citrus100%

floral90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match42%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

Notes

BergamotGrapefruitLotusLily-of-the-ValleyOrangeFreesiaGrenadineVirginia CedarSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLotus, Virginia Cedar and Freesia. 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

Summer83

Fall28

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerDior Addict 2 Sparkle in PinkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews3

Category winnerDior Addict 2 Sparkle in PinkHigher 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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Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink brings a bright splash of pink grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange right from the first spray. As that energetic citrus fizz calms down on your skin, a dewy heart of watery lotus petals, freesia, and lily-of-the-valley steps forward, sweetened by a playful touch of red grenadine …

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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 Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink?

Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink takes 4 of 7 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink is rated 3.97/5 from 114 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink?

They last about the same: Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink 61/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink?

Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink projects furthest (Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink 57/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% 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 Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink is the stronger pick. For winter, 5:40 PM in Madagascar is the stronger pick. Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Dior Addict 2 Sparkle in Pink features Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lotus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange.