Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Fragrance №04

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 665 ratings analysed

2 wins

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

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73%scent match

Closely related

Fragrance №04

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

3.867 votes

Rank #45,186 FloralVanilla

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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.
Fragrance №04
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

5:40 PM in Madagascar2/3

Fragrance №041/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fragrance №04
Sillage & projection: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Value for money: Not scored
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

Fragrance №04Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 28%Want 67%

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

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFragrance №04

Sillage5:40 PM in Madagascar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

vanilla86%

aquatic72%

woody58%

powdery44%

ozonic30%

Scent match73%Closely related · both vanilla, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top

Lotus

Heart

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLotus, 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,186

PerfumerAlice Lavenat, Gerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Fragrance №04 by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance presents a floral green profile built upon a lotus opening. It transitions into a bouquet of jasmine, freesia, and rose, eventually grounding itself with vanilla, sandalwood, and musk. This unisex composition offers a versatile, slightly vintage-leaning experience suitable for d…

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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 Fragrance №04?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 2 of 3 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Fragrance №04 is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fragrance №04 for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Fragrance №04?

Fragrance №04 lasts longest (Fragrance №04 80/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Fragrance №04?

5:40 PM in Madagascar projects furthest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100, Fragrance №04 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Fragrance №04 smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lotus, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Fragrance №04 better for summer or winter?

Fragrance №04 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Fragrance №04?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Fragrance №04 has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.