Now Intense vs Au Soleil: Best Rave Citrus Perfumes for Men in Malaysia

If you're shopping for a perfume in Malaysia, the heat and humidity change everything. Heavy, thick scents can feel suffocating by noon, so a fresh, citrus-leaning fragrance usually makes more sense for daily wear here. In this post we're comparing two Eau de Parfums from Rave, both in 100ml bottles: Now Intense, which is made for men, and Au Soleil, a unisex option. Whether you're in KL, Penang or Johor, one of these should fit your day — or your night out.

Now Intense by Rave – for men who want a bit of edge

Now Intense is the men's pick here. It's a 100ml EDP from the citrus family, but don't expect a plain citrus scent — the store describes it as a bold fresh-amber fragrance with citrus brightness, spicy energy and warm woods.

• Top notes: Fresh Citrus, Spicy Notes
• Heart notes: Aromatic Herbs, Woody Notes
• Base notes: Amber, Musk, Dry Woods

So you get that vibrant citrus opening, then it moves into aromatic spices and woods before settling into amber, musk and dry woods. The store says it's suitable for Malaysia's climate, which is exactly what you want when it's scorching outside and you're walking to the LRT. Its occasion list covers daily wear, office, casual days and night out, so it can take you from a 9am meeting to dinner after work.

Au Soleil by Rave – the sunny unisex option

Au Soleil is the easier, brighter one, and it's unisex, so anyone can wear it. It's also a 100ml EDP, but from the floral fruity family. The store describes it as a bright citrus-aromatic fragrance rooted in sunny, warm days.

• Top notes: Citrus, Fresh Herbs, Fruity Notes
• Heart notes: Soft Florals, Smooth Woods
• Base notes: Musk, Warm Woods, Soft Sweetness

It opens with sparkling citrus, fresh herbs and light fruity touches, blends soft florals with smooth woods in the heart, and settles into musk, warm woods and gentle sweetness. Like Now Intense, the store says it suits Malaysia's climate. Its occasions are daily, office, casual and gym — so if you want something light and clean you can spray before class or after a workout, this is the one.

Which one should you pick?

Both are 100ml EDPs, both lean citrus-fresh, and both are described as suitable for hot, humid Malaysia. The difference is the mood.

• Pick Now Intense if you're a guy who wants something bolder — the spicy opening and the amber, musk and dry woods base give it more depth, and it's the only one of the two with night out on its occasion list.
• Pick Au Soleil if you want something lighter and cleaner, or if you're sharing a bottle with a partner or sibling — it's unisex, and it's the one with gym on its list.
• If your main use is office and daily wear, honestly both work — Now Intense goes spicier and woodier, while Au Soleil stays soft, floral and fruity.

One last tip: choose based on how you'll actually use it, not on the bottle. Night out person? Now Intense. Gym and casual daytime person, or shopping for someone who isn't picky about gender? Au Soleil. Both come from Rave, both are EDPs, and both were made with warm weather in mind.