Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Fou D'Elle

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 739 ratings analysed

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Fou D'Elle

Ted Lapidus

3.5481 votes

Rank #16,151 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fou D'Elle takes 5 of 7 categories.

5:40 PM in Madagascar
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Fou D'Elle
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

5:40 PM in Madagascar2/7

Fou D'Elle5/7

Ratings & consensus: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Community sentiment: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Longevity: Fou D'Elle
Sillage & projection: Fou D'Elle
Value for money: Fou D'Elle
Versatility: Fou D'Elle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fou D'Elle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5:40 PM in MadagascarKenzo

Fou D'ElleTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 58%Had 42%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

25%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

31%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFou D'Elle

SillageFou D'Elle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFou D'ElleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

fresh spicy91%

sweet83%

rose74%

fruity65%

green56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top

PeachLotusPepperJasmine

Heart

HiacynthWild RosePralineFreesia

Base

VanillaCedar

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

Summer67

Fall89

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Category winnerFou D'ElleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,151

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerFou D'ElleHigher 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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Ted Lapidus Fou D'Elle opens with a green lotus and sweet peach combination before settling into a warm, powdery freesia and rose heart. It works best during fresh spring days when you want a light, playful floral that departs from standard modern gourmands.

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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 Fou D'Elle?

Fou D'Elle takes 5 of 7 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Fou D'Elle is rated 3.54/5 from 81 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Fou D'Elle for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Fou D'Elle?

Fou D'Elle lasts longest (Fou D'Elle 66/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Fou D'Elle?

Fou D'Elle projects furthest (Fou D'Elle 65/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Fou D'Elle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lotus, Virginia Cedar, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Fou D'Elle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fou D'Elle is the stronger pick. For winter, 5:40 PM in Madagascar is the stronger pick. Fou D'Elle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Fou D'Elle?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Fou D'Elle has top notes of Peach, Lotus, Pepper and Jasmine, heart notes of Hiacynth, Wild Rose, Praline and Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Cedar.