Now Women and Au Soleil: Best Rave Floral Perfumes for Women in Kuala Lumpur

If you're heading out for a date night in Kuala Lumpur and you like perfumes with a floral side, this one's for you. We're looking at two Eau de Parfums from Rave: Now Women and Au Soleil. Both come in 100ml bottles, but they feel like two very different evenings. Here's what each one is really about, so you can match it to your night.

Now Women by Rave

Now Women is an EDP made for women, and it's the sweeter one of the two. Its fragrance family is Fruity, White Floral and Gourmand, so think juicy and sweet with a soft floral layer running through it. It opens with red fruits and orange, moves into marshmallow, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley, then settles on vanilla, moss and musk.

• Top notes: Red Fruits, Orange
• Heart notes: Marshmallow, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
• Base notes: Vanilla, Moss, Musk

The store describes it as sweet, fruity and elegant, playful but still refined. It's listed for casual wear, formal events, everyday use and special occasions, which is exactly why it fits a date night in KL. If your evening involves a nicer dinner or something a bit more dressed up, this is the one that leans that way.

Au Soleil by Rave

Au Soleil is a unisex EDP in the Floral Fruity family, so it's made to be worn by anyone. It's a brighter, cleaner scent: the top brings citrus, fresh herbs and fruity notes, the heart blends soft florals with smooth woods, and the base settles into musk, warm woods and soft sweetness.

• Top notes: Citrus, Fresh Herbs, Fruity Notes
• Heart notes: Soft Florals, Smooth Woods
• Base notes: Musk, Warm Woods, Soft Sweetness

Its occasion list covers daily wear, office, casual and gym, and the store notes that its fresh trail suits Malaysia's climate. So this is more of an easygoing, daytime-friendly scent. For date night, it makes sense when the plan is relaxed: a walk around the city, a mamak session or casual drinks, rather than a formal dinner.

Which one should you wear for date night?

It really comes down to the mood you want:

• Choose Now Women if you want something sweet, fruity and a little elegant. The jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and vanilla side makes it the natural pick for a special evening.
• Choose Au Soleil if your date is more laid-back and you want something clean and bright that also copes with KL heat and humidity. It's unisex, so your partner can wear it too.

One thing about Kuala Lumpur weather: it's hot and humid all year, so lighter applications go further here. A couple of sprays before you step out of an air-conditioned room is plenty. Both bottles are 100ml EDPs, so size isn't a factor between them. If you're still torn, just think about the venue: a nicer dinner or special evening calls for Now Women, while a casual night out is where Au Soleil fits better.