Fragrance comparison

5:40 PM in Madagascar vs Touch Flower Edition

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 672 ratings analysed

5:40 PM in Madagascar

Kenzo

4.12658 votes

Rank #26,760 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Touch Flower Edition

Tous

4.3614 votes

Rank #17,127 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Touch Flower Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

5:40 PM in Madagascar
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Touch Flower Edition
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

5:40 PM in Madagascar2/5

Touch Flower Edition3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5:40 PM in MadagascarKenzo

Touch Flower EditionTous

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

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

43%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTouch Flower Edition

Sillage5:40 PM in Madagascar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTouch Flower EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral86%

woody72%

powdery58%

aquatic44%

ozonic30%

floral100%

white floral88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

honey53%

vanilla42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lotus

Heart

Virginia CedarFreesia

Base

Vanilla

Top

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLotus

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmineOsmanthus

Base

RaspberryHoneyVanillaAlmond

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

Summer67

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,760

PerfumerJoAnne Bassett

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,127

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerTouch Flower EditionHigher 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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Touch Flower Edition by Tous is a bright floral fruity gourmand for women. It opens with a crisp blend of freesia and lily of the valley, settling into a heart of tiare flower and jasmine. The base introduces a warm, sweet mix of raspberry, honey, vanilla, and almond, creating a comforting profile that feels ideal for…

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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 Touch Flower Edition?

Touch Flower Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. 5:40 PM in Madagascar is rated 4.12/5 from 658 votes; Touch Flower Edition is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose 5:40 PM in Madagascar for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Touch Flower Edition for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Touch Flower Edition?

Touch Flower Edition lasts longest (Touch Flower Edition 69/100, 5:40 PM in Madagascar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Touch Flower Edition?

Projection is very close: 5:40 PM in Madagascar 54/100, Touch Flower Edition 53/100 for sillage.

Do 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Touch Flower Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lotus, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is 5:40 PM in Madagascar or Touch Flower Edition better for summer or winter?

Touch Flower Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5:40 PM in Madagascar and Touch Flower Edition?

5:40 PM in Madagascar has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Freesia, a base of Vanilla. Touch Flower Edition has top notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lotus, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Raspberry, Honey, Vanilla and Almond.