Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Sexy Sunset

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 791 ratings analysed

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sexy Sunset

Michael Kors

3.81133 votes

Rank #26,161 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Sunset 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 longevity. Best in spring.
Sexy Sunset
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

5:40 PM in Madagascar3/7

Sexy Sunset4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5:40 PM in MadagascarKenzo

Sexy SunsetMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

40%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

123 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity5:40 PM in Madagascar

SillageSexy Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSexy SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

fruity90%

woody80%

white floral70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, woody and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top

LotusPearFreesiaBlackcurrant Syrup

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacRoseMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedar

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–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSexy SunsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSexy SunsetHigher 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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Michael Kors Sexy Sunset is a fruity floral built for warm weather. Pear, freesia and blackcurrant syrup give it a juicy, slightly glossy opening, then peony, jasmine sambac and magnolia keep the heart soft, bright and feminine. As it settles, vanilla, ambrette, sandalwood and cedar add a smooth woody warmth without t…

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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 Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset takes 4 of 7 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Sexy Sunset is rated 3.81/5 from 133 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 Sexy Sunset for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Sexy Sunset?

They last about the same: 5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100, Sexy Sunset 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset projects furthest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Sexy Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aquatic accords. Common notes include Lotus, Virginia Cedar, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Sexy Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sexy Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, 5:40 PM in Madagascar is the stronger pick. Sexy Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Sexy Sunset?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Sexy Sunset has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Freesia and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Cedar.