Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Mexx Black for Her

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,505 ratings analysed

5 wins

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Black for Her

Mexx

3.81847 votes

Rank #30,035 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 5 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.
Mexx Black for Her
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

5:40 PM in Madagascar5/7

Mexx Black for Her2/7

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: Mexx Black for Her
Versatility: Mexx Black for Her
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

Mexx Black for HerMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 847 votes

Have 45%Had 55%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

21%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity5:40 PM in Madagascar

Sillage5:40 PM in Madagascar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMexx Black for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both 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

Black CurrantMarigoldFreesiaPeony

Heart

LitchiVirginia CedarLotusApricotPear

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

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

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMexx Black for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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…

Reviews →

Mexx Black for Her is a soft fruity floral with a bright black currant and peony opening, a watery floral heart, and a smooth vanilla amber dry-down. It wears light, clean, and easy rather than dark or dramatic. This suits someone who wants an affordable everyday scent for work, spring, or casual daytime use. Sample f…

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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 Mexx Black for Her?

5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 5 of 7 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Mexx Black for Her is rated 3.81/5 from 847 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 Mexx Black for Her for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Mexx Black for Her?

5:40 PM in Madagascar lasts longest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100, Mexx Black for Her 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Mexx Black for Her?

5:40 PM in Madagascar projects furthest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100, Mexx Black for Her 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Mexx Black for Her smell similar?

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

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Mexx Black for Her better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Mexx Black for Her?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Mexx Black for Her has top notes of Black Currant, Marigold, Freesia and Peony, heart notes of Litchi, Virginia Cedar, Lotus and Apricot, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.