How to Choose Between Now for Men and Au Soleil by Rave for Office Wear in Penang

One brand, two different office scents

If you work in Penang and you're after a perfume that behaves well through the commute, the air-cond office and a sudden afternoon downpour, Rave has two bottles worth a look: Now for Men and Au Soleil. Both are easy to live with, but they point in different directions. Here's how to figure out which one belongs on your desk.

Now for Men: fresh, woody and clean

Now for Men is Rave's fresh aromatic woody fragrance for men, and it comes in a 100ml bottle. The opening is all bergamot, lemon and mint, so the first impression is bright and clean — exactly the kind of lift you want before a morning meeting. As it settles, the heart brings lavender, cardamom and amber, and the base of cedarwood, musk and patchouli gives it a smooth, masculine finish.

The store describes it as ideal for everyday wear, office or casual moments, so it slots straight into a working week. Who does it suit? If you like your office scent to feel fresh and slightly sharp rather than sweet, this is the one to reach for. In Penang's heat and humidity, that mint and citrus opening feels like a reset button when you walk in from the street.

Au Soleil: the bright unisex option

Au Soleil by Rave is a 100ml EDP, and it's a unisex scent, so it works whether you're buying for yourself or sharing a shelf at home. Its fragrance family is floral fruity, with a profile built around sunny, warm days. It opens with sparkling citrus, fresh herbs and light fruity touches, then the heart blends soft florals with smooth woods for a clean, uplifting feel. The base settles into musk, warm woods and soft sweetness.

On the occasions list, Au Soleil covers daily, office, casual and gym — so if your day runs from the office to an evening workout, it's already approved for both. The store description even notes that its fresh trail is suited to Malaysia's climate, which matters when you're wearing it through a humid Penang workday.

So which one for the office?

• Go for Now for Men if you want a masculine scent from the fresh, woody and aromatic side. Its bergamot, lemon and mint opening keeps things crisp at your desk.
• Go for Au Soleil if you'd rather have a unisex EDP that leans floral, fruity and citrusy, with soft florals and smooth woods in the middle.
• Sharing a bottle? Au Soleil being unisex makes it the flexible pick if more than one person will use it. If it's just for you and you prefer a masculine lean, Now for Men is the natural choice.
• Think about your day shape: both cover office and daily wear, but Au Soleil also lists gym and casual use, while Now for Men leans everyday and casual.

Neither is a wrong answer — they're just two different moods from the same brand. Try to match the one you pick to the notes you actually enjoy wearing in hot weather, and you'll get far more use out of it than by picking from a bottle photo alone.