Now Intense vs Au Soleil: Rave Gift Guide for Selangor

If you're in Selangor and hunting for a perfume gift — whether it's for a birthday, a thank-you present, or something to surprise someone with — Rave has two 100ml EDPs that are worth a proper look: Now Intense and Au Soleil. Both are eau de parfum strength, both come in a generous 100ml bottle, but they go in quite different directions. Here's what you need to know before you pick one.

Now Intense: Bold, Spicy and Made for Men

Now Intense is Rave's male offering in this pair, and it doesn't hold back. It's a Citrus-family fragrance, but with real depth. The opening hits you with fresh citrus and spicy notes, which already makes it more interesting than your average fresh scent. In the heart, you get aromatic herbs and woody notes, and the base settles into amber, musk and dry woods.

So the whole journey goes something like: bright citrus up top, a spicy-herbal middle, then a warm, dry, woody finish. The store describes it as a bold fresh-amber fragrance — vibrant at first, then warming up as it settles.

Who's it for? If your gift is for a man — a boyfriend, husband, brother, dad, or a colleague — this one fits the brief. It's listed for daily wear, office, casual outings and night outs too, so it covers a lot of situations. And since the base is amber and dry woods rather than something sugary, it feels grown-up without being too serious.

Au Soleil: Bright, Clean and Unisex

Au Soleil takes a completely different path. It's a Floral Fruity fragrance and it's unisex, which immediately makes it an easier gift when you're not sure about the person's taste. The top notes are citrus, fresh herbs and fruity touches — so it opens sparkling and a little playful. The heart blends soft florals with smooth woods, and the base is musk, warm woods and soft sweetness.

The overall feel is clean, uplifting and modern. It's the kind of scent that works in an air-conditioned office just as easily as on a casual weekend out. The store also lists gym as one of its occasions, which tells you this is a light, easygoing fragrance rather than a heavy statement piece.

Because it's unisex, this is the safer pick if you're gifting a couple, if you don't know the recipient's preference, or if you're buying for someone who likes fresher, softer scents. It suits anyone who enjoys a bright everyday fragrance.

Which One Should You Gift?

Here's the simple way to decide:

Choose Now Intense if the gift is for a man and you want something bolder — spicy, amber-based, with a dry woody finish. It's also the one with a night-out occasion attached, so it suits someone who dresses up in the evenings.
Choose Au Soleil if you want flexibility. Unisex, fruity-floral, clean and light — it works for almost anyone and for daily, office, casual or gym wear.

Both are 100ml EDPs from the same brand, so you're not choosing between sizes or concentrations. The real question is the person: do they lean towards bold and spicy, or bright and fresh? Answer that, and your gift basically picks itself.

One last tip for Selangor shoppers: since our weather is hot and humid all year, both of these citrus-opening fragrances make sense — they're designed with Malaysia's climate in mind. But the mood each one gives off is very different, so match it to the person, not just the bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Rave perfume is the safer gift if I'm not sure about the person's taste?

Au Soleil is the more flexible option because it's unisex and light. Now Intense is the better match if the gift is for a man who likes bold, spicy scents.

What's the main difference between Now Intense and Au Soleil?

Now Intense is a Citrus fragrance with spicy notes, aromatic herbs and an amber, musk and dry woods base. Au Soleil is Floral Fruity, with soft florals, smooth woods and soft sweetness in the base.