Rave Guide: Now for Men or Au Soleil? (Malaysia)

If you live in Malaysia, you know the deal — it's hot and humid pretty much all year, and a heavy perfume can feel like too much by noon. So if you've been browsing Rave and can't decide between Now for Men and Au Soleil, this comparison is for you. Both come in 100ml bottles and both lean fresh, but they're actually made for slightly different wearers and different parts of your week. Let's go through them properly.

Now for Men: Fresh, Woody and Aromatic

Now for Men is the men's option in this lineup, and its fragrance family is fresh, woody and aromatic. The bottle is a full 100ml. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mint — a bright, clean first impression that feels right at home on a hot afternoon. From there, the heart blends in lavender, cardamom and amber, and the base of cedarwood, musk and patchouli wraps it up with a smooth, masculine finish.

Who should reach for it? Its occasions are everyday and casual wear, so think about your regular week — errands, lepak sessions with friends, a relaxed dinner. If you're a guy who wants one straightforward scent that handles daily life without much fuss, this is that kind of bottle. And that lemon and mint opening? A natural match for warm days.

Au Soleil: Bright, Fruity and Unisex

Au Soleil is a 100ml EDP, and here's the big difference — it's unisex, so one bottle can be shared by whoever's in the house. Its fragrance family is floral fruity. The opening brings citrus, fresh herbs and fruity notes, the heart blends soft florals with smooth woods, and the base settles into musk, warm woods and a gentle touch of soft sweetness.

Its occasion list is pretty long for a daily scent: daily wear, office, casual and even the gym. It's built around sunny, warm daytime use — which, let's be honest, is basically every day here. If you want something light and clean for the office or a gym session, and you're still heading out into the heat after, this fits that routine well.

So Which One Should You Pick?

It really comes down to who's wearing it and where you're headed.

Go for Now for Men if you want a men's fragrance with an aromatic, woody structure. Lavender, cardamom and cedarwood give it a more put-together character, and it's aimed at everyday and casual use.
Go for Au Soleil if you want a shared bottle, or you prefer a fruitier, floral direction. It's an EDP, and its occasions stretch wider — office, gym, casual and daily.

Both are 100ml, so size won't make the call for you. A guy after a casual daily scent? Now for Men. One bottle that can go from the office to the gym and work for anyone? Au Soleil. In Malaysia's heat, either way you're getting something fresh instead of something heavy — and that's the right direction for our weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which one is better for hot weather in Malaysia?

Both lean fresh, so neither should feel heavy in the heat. Now for Men opens with lemon and mint, while Au Soleil is built around warm, sunny daytime wear.