Now for Men vs Au Soleil: Best Rave Perfumes for Office in Selangor

If your weekdays are spent around Selangor — Klang Valley traffic, LRT rides and long hours in air-conditioned offices — and you want a Rave perfume for work, this post is for you. We're looking at two 100ml bottles from the same brand: Now for Men, a fresh woody scent for men, and Au Soleil, a unisex EDP with a brighter, fruity side. Both are built for real, everyday use, not just special nights out.

Now for Men by Rave

Now for Men is a 100ml fragrance created by Lattafa, and it's listed for men. Its fragrance family is Fresh, Woody and Aromatic. The opening is bergamot, lemon and mint, so it starts clean and bright — the kind of freshness that helps when you're out in Malaysia's heat on the way to work. The heart brings in lavender, cardamom and amber, and the base settles on cedarwood, musk and patchouli for a smooth, masculine finish.

As for when to wear it, the store lists everyday, casual and office moments. So if your week is mostly meetings, shirts and a mamak stop after clocking out, this one keeps up without much thought.

Au Soleil by Rave

Au Soleil is the unisex option, and it comes as a 100ml Eau de Parfum. Its family is Floral Fruity, but the feel is bright and clean rather than heavy. It opens with citrus, fresh herbs and light fruity touches, then blends soft florals with smooth woods in the heart. The base is musk, warm woods and soft sweetness.

This is the one with the clearest office card: its occasions list covers daily, office, casual and gym. The scent is described as having a fresh trail that suits Malaysia's climate, which tracks — humid streets outside, freezing air-cond inside, and a scent that stays light through both.

So which one should you pick?

• Go for Now for Men if you're shopping for men and want a fresh, aromatic woody scent — mint and lavender up top, woods and musk at the base, a clean and masculine direction.
• Go for Au Soleil if you want a unisex EDP that leans floral fruity, with citrus and herbs up top and office already named in its occasion list.

Both bottles are 100ml, so size won't decide it for you. One difference worth noting: Au Soleil is an EDP, while no concentration is listed for Now for Men. From there, just follow the notes. If mint, lavender and cedarwood are the notes you want in a workday scent, Now for Men is calling. If citrus, soft florals and warm woods sound more like you, Au Soleil is the one to check out.