5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Siren
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 4 of 4 categories.
5:40 PM in MadagascarChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
SirenChoose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
5:40 PM in Madagascar4/4
Siren0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- 5:40 PM in Madagascar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 5:40 PM in Madagascar
- 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 MadagascarKenzoSirenImpulseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 658 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 12%Had 47%Want 42%
Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
658 votes
53%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity5:40 PM in Madagascar
Sillage5:40 PM in Madagascar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
floral86%
woody72%
powdery58%
aquatic44%
ozonic30%
floral100%
aquatic83%
woody65%
fresh48%
ozonic30%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, woody and aquatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lotus
Heart
Virginia CedarFreesia
Base
Vanilla
Notes
Water LilyLotusVirginia Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLotus and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter67
Day–
Night–
Spring17
Summer67
Fall100
Winter17
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,661
PerfumerJoAnne Bassett
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,024
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winner5:40 PM in MadagascarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot5:40 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 →Impulse Siren is a watery floral with a clean, breezy feel and a soft cedar base. Water lily and lotus keep it airy and lightly ozonic, while the wood underneath stops it from feeling overly sheer. It reads feminine and easy to wear, but the floral aquatic profile may suit a lighter hand, especially indoors or in warm…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Siren?
5:40 PM in Madagascar takes 4 of 4 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Siren is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Siren for a floral and aquatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Siren?
5:40 PM in Madagascar lasts longest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100, Siren 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Siren?
5:40 PM in Madagascar projects furthest (5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100, Siren 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Siren smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aquatic accords. Common notes include Lotus and Virginia Cedar.
Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Siren better for summer or winter?
Siren suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Siren?
5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Siren features Water Lily, Lotus and Virginia Cedar.
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