Music For a While
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
The Great Randello
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Music For a While is Frederic Malle's unhinged masterpiece - a wildly divisive rollercoaster of sweet, funky pineapple, fresh lavender, and earthy patchouli. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that demands attention.
This one's a proper grower, a true love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Many find it perplexing, even 'nothing', at first sniff, but give it time, especially in cooler weather, and a surprising depth of quirky charm emerges for some.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 11% |
| Floral | 14% | 9% |
| Fruity | 27% | 28% |
| Green | 11% | 6% |
| Sweet | 30% | 31% |
| Warm | 8% | 7% |
| Woody | 4% | 8% |
| Earthy | 10% | 20% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 18% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it too assertive for office wear, but perfect for making a statement on a date. While versatile, its unique and potent character might be overwhelming for some casual or formal settings without careful application.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and light sillage make it acceptable for casual wear and some dates, especially in cooler weather at home, but its unusual blend of sweet, earthy, and mossy accords makes it a bit too informal for office or most formal settings. Reviews suggest it performs best in cooler, autumnal conditions, emphasising its 'at home' coziness.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Woody accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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