Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 2,406 ratings analysed

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake

3.901,748 votes

Rank #25,983 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum 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 versatility. Best in spring.
L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

5:40 PM in Madagascar3/7

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Community sentiment: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Longevity: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Value for money: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Versatility: 5:40 PM in Madagascar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5:40 PM in MadagascarKenzo

L'eau d'Issey Eau de ParfumIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 1,748 votes

Have 55%Had 45%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

36%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

1,748 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

SillageL'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value54

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

white floral88%

ozonic77%

aquatic65%

fresh53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top

LotusFreesiaCaloneRose

Heart

LilyOsmanthus

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarSandalwood

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau de ParfumHigher 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…

Reviews →

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum takes the iconic 1990s watery floral concept and deepens its foundation. Fresh lotus petal and melon-tinted calone strike first with crisp watery air, while sweet freesia softens the sharp edges. As the initial vapor settles, white lily and velvety osmanthus take over the mid phase, giving …

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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 L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum is rated 3.90/5 from 1,748 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum 70/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum 62/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lotus, Virginia Cedar and Freesia.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum 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 L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lotus, Freesia, Calone and Rose, heart notes of Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.