If you're into collecting perfumes and you're based in Penang, Rave has two men's fragrances that deserve a spot on your shelf: Now for Men and Now Intense. Both come in 100ml bottles, but they don't serve the same purpose. One is a fresh, easy-going daily scent. The other is an EDP that's listed for a night out. Let's break them down so you know which one fits your evening plans in this heat.
Now for Men: Fresh, Clean and Easy to Wear
Now for Men is a fresh, woody and aromatic fragrance in a 100ml bottle. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mint, so the first impression is clean and bright. In the heart you get lavender, cardamom and amber, and the base of cedarwood, musk and patchouli gives it a smooth, masculine finish.
The store lists it for everyday and casual wear, and that's exactly the vibe. For Penang's hot, humid days, a fresh and aromatic scent like this is comfortable whether you're walking around town or sitting in an air-conditioned mall or office. It's the bottle you grab when you want something simple that just works, from a regular workday to a relaxed evening hanging out with friends.
Now Intense: the EDP for Your Night Out
Now Intense is the bolder sibling, and it comes as an EDP in 100ml. Its fragrance family is citrus, but there's more going on than that. The top brings fresh citrus and spicy notes, the heart adds aromatic herbs and woody notes, and it settles into amber, musk and dry woods. The store describes it as a fresh-amber fragrance that suits Malaysia's climate, which matters when you're stepping out for dinner or drinks in this humidity.
Here's the part collectors should note: its listed occasions are Daily, Office, Casual and Night Out. That Night Out listing is what makes it the clearer pick for evening wear between the two.
Which One Should You Pick?
Both are men's fragrances in 100ml, so the choice really comes down to mood and moment:
- Pick Now for Men if you lean towards fresh, woody and aromatic scents and want something for everyday and casual wear. It's the comfortable option for Penang's warm days.
- Pick Now Intense if you want an EDP with citrus, spice, herbs and woods that's listed for night outs as well as daily and office wear.
- Collect both if you like having one fresh daily bottle and one EDP for the evenings. They cover different moods from the same brand, which is exactly what makes a collection interesting.
That's the honest take: Now for Men is your fresh casual bottle, and Now Intense is the one you reach for when the sun goes down. Whichever way you go, you're choosing based on real notes and listed occasions, not hype — which is how collectors should do it anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Now Intense good for a night out?
Yes. Its listed occasions are Daily, Office, Casual and Night Out, so a night out is literally on the list.
What sizes and concentrations are these Rave perfumes?
Both come in 100ml bottles. Now Intense is an EDP, while Now for Men doesn't list a concentration.
Which one is the fresher of the two?
Now for Men opens with bergamot, lemon and mint. Now Intense leads with fresh citrus and spicy notes instead.






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