Now Intense vs Au Soleil: Rave for Evening Wear KL

If you're in Kuala Lumpur and hunting for a Rave perfume for the evening, two names keep coming up: Now Intense and Au Soleil. Both are 100ml EDPs from the same brand, but they're built for very different moods. This post is for anyone shopping for evening wear — whether that's a proper night out in the city or a relaxed dinner after work — who wants to know which bottle actually makes sense before checking out.

Now Intense: the bold one for after dark

Now Intense is Rave's option for men, and between these two, it's the only one that lists Night Out among its occasions. It sits in the citrus family, but don't let that make you think it's a plain freshie. The opening is fresh citrus with spicy notes, the heart brings in aromatic herbs and woody notes, and the base settles into amber, musk and dry woods. That warm, slightly dry base is what gives it the masculine, evening-ready feel — the store describes it as a bold fresh-amber fragrance with citrus brightness, spicy energy and warm woods.

And it's not a one-trick pony. The data lists Daily, Office and Casual among its occasions too, so it can pull double duty if you want one bottle that goes from your desk to dinner. But if your evening plans in KL involve drinks, an event or somewhere you want to smell a little more grown-up, this is the one leaning that direction.

Au Soleil: the bright, easygoing unisex pick

Au Soleil is the unisex option, and its personality runs the other way entirely. It's a floral fruity fragrance that opens with citrus, fresh herbs and fruity notes, moves into soft florals blended with smooth woods, and finishes on musk, warm woods and soft sweetness. The store calls it bright, clean and uplifting — more of a sunny, daytime kind of scent than a dark evening one.

Its listed occasions are Daily, Office, Casual and Gym, and its seasons lean toward warm daytime wear. In Malaysian terms, that means a light, fresh profile that copes with our heat and humidity. So if your "evening" is really a wind-down — mamak sessions, casual hangouts, an early dinner — Au Soleil fits that laid-back vibe much more naturally.

So which one should you pick?

For a proper night out: Now Intense. It's the only one of the pair with Night Out on its occasion list, and its amber, musk and dry woods base reads far more after-dark than daytime.
For relaxed evenings and everyday wear: Au Soleil. It's unisex, fresh and easy, and its occasions lean daily and casual rather than night out.
If the shelf is shared: Au Soleil's unisex profile means anyone in the house can wear it, while Now Intense is listed for men.

Both come in the same 100ml EDP format, so you're really choosing between mood and occasion fit, not size or concentration. Let your plans decide: dark, spicy and warm points to Now Intense; bright, fruity and floral points to Au Soleil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Rave perfume is better for a night out in Kuala Lumpur?

Now Intense, since Night Out is on its occasion list and its amber, musk and dry woods base feels more after-dark. Au Soleil's occasions focus on daily, office, casual and gym use.