Frédéric Malle 2018 Edp

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Music For a While

by Carlos Benaïm

Frédéric Malle Music For a While is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Carlos Benaïm. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Fruity, Anise, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Pineapple and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Caramel, Sugar Cane, and Patchouli.

Our verdict on Music For a While: Acquired

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.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Mysterious
  • Unique
Music For a While Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 15%
Fruity 27%
Green 12%
Sweet 30%
Warm 9%
Woody 5%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Fruity
89%
Lavender
73%
Patchouli
59%
Aromatic
59%

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 31% Fruity 20% Anise 17% Mandarin 16% Bergamot 16%

Heart Notes

Pineapple 65% Geranium 35%

Base Notes

Patchouli 27% Caramel 20% Sugar Cane 20% Vanilla 17% Labdanum 17%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

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.

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About

It bursts with sticky-sweet, almost overripe pineapple, accented by a piquant, herbaceous lavender and a whisper of green anise. The heart reveals juicy fruit and geranium, before settling into a deep, earthy groove of patchouli, caramel, and vanilla. It’s a dynamic, evolving scent that shifts from bright and fruity to warm and grounding, with unexpected twists along the way.

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