Now for Men vs Au Soleil: Best Rave for Hot Weather

Ipoh is hot pretty much all year, so a heavy, overpowering scent can feel like too much before you even step out of the house. If you've been browsing Rave perfumes and can't decide between two 100ml bottles, this one's for you. We're looking at Now for Men and Au Soleil – what notes each one has, who it fits, and which one makes more sense for hot, sweaty days around Ipoh.

Now for Men: Fresh, Woody and Made for Daily Wear

Now for Men is a 100ml Rave perfume for men, and its fragrance family is fresh, woody and aromatic. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mint, which gives it a clean, cooling start – exactly the kind of opening you want when the sun is blazing. In the heart you get lavender, cardamom and amber, and the base settles into cedarwood, musk and patchouli for a smooth, masculine finish.

The store describes it as a scent that reflects confidence and youth, and it's pitched at everyday wear, the office or casual moments. So if you want one bottle you can grab every morning without overthinking it – work, yum cha with friends, weekend errands – this is that kind of perfume. It's for guys who like a fresh, modern, masculine scent that stays easygoing.

Au Soleil: Bright, Fruity and for Everyone

Au Soleil is a 100ml EDP, and it's unisex, so anyone in the house can wear it. The fragrance family here is floral fruity. It opens with citrus, fresh herbs and fruity notes, moves into soft florals and smooth woods, and the base settles into musk, warm woods and a touch of soft sweetness.

It's built around sunny, warm days, with a clean, uplifting and modern feel. The occasions listed are daily use, office, casual and even the gym – handy if you want something light for a workout or a late-afternoon walk when the heat finally eases off. Because it's unisex, it also works if you and your partner want to share a bottle.

Now for Men vs Au Soleil: How to Choose

Both come in 100ml and both are easy to live with in hot weather, but they lean in different directions. Here's a quick way to decide:

Pick Now for Men if you want a masculine fresh woody scent. That bergamot, lemon and mint opening feels clean in the heat, and the cedarwood and musk base keeps it grounded for everyday and casual use.
Pick Au Soleil if you prefer something brighter and fruity-floral, or if you want a unisex option you can share. It also covers the gym, which Now for Men doesn't list.
Still torn? Both list casual and everyday or daily occasions, and both work for the office. At that point it comes down to mood: woody and aromatic, or fruity and floral with a soft, sweet base.

Bottom line: if you're a guy who wants a classic fresh woody daily scent, Now for Men fits that brief neatly. If you'd rather have something unisex, brighter and a little sweeter at the base, Au Soleil is the one to reach for on a hot Ipoh day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Au Soleil for men or women?

Au Soleil is unisex, so it's made for anyone to wear – men and women alike. Now for Men is the one marketed specifically for men.

Which one is better for the office?

Both can work. Now for Men is described as ideal for everyday wear, office or casual moments, and Au Soleil lists office among its occasions. It comes down to whether you want a woody-aromatic or a floral fruity scent.