Music For a While
meets Pining Dew 2.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Lavender · Pineapple
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Eau de parfum leads with sweet; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Frederic Malle Music For a WhileEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Toskovat' Pining Dew 2Concentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | France | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Leading accords | sweet · fruity · lavender | aromatic · woody · sweet |
| Notes unique to this record | Fruity Notes, Anise, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium, Patchouli, Caramel, Sugar, Vanilla, Labdanum | Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Gin, Salt, Java vetiver oil, Cedar, Tonka Bean |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.82 · 752 votes | 3.65 · 65 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.76 · 896 votes | 2.46 · 63 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Music For a While
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol denat., Water\aqua\eau, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamal, Citral, Coumarin, Citronellol
Source: Frederic Malle official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference ILN45139
Pining Dew 2
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictEau de parfum
Start here if the listed sweet and fruity direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.