Kenzo 2009 EDT

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5:40 PM in Madagascar

by JoAnne Bassett

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Kenzo 5:40 PM in Madagascar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by JoAnne Bassett. 5:40 PM in Madagascar opens with Lotus, settles into a heart of Cedar and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Kenzo's 5:40 PM in Madagascar carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Kenzo's 5:40 PM in Madagascar is a divisive airy vanilla, blending fresh aquatic and woody nuances with its signature sweetness. You'll either love how unique and comforting it is, or find it a bit too unusual and possibly headache-inducing.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
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5:40 PM in Madagascar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lotus100%
Heartas listed
Cedar52%
Freesia48%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its subtle projection and airy, clean vanilla make it suitable for office and casual wear, noted by reviewers as 'safe' and 'non-offensive'. While some find it great for hot weather, its unique profile might be too understated for formal events and not invigorating enough for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a humid Madagascan evening, the air thick with the delicate, watery scent of lotus mingling with the fresh, clean aroma of freesia. This is underpinned by a creamy, non-gourmand vanilla, tempered by a subtle woody accord from cedar. It's an airy, slightly powdery vanilla journey, far from the usual sickly sweet offerings.

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