Rave Comparison Guide: Now Women or Au Soleil? (Gifting in Malaysia)

Picking a Rave gift without the guesswork

Shopping for a perfume gift in Malaysia and leaning towards Rave? Two bottles keep coming up: Now Women and Au Soleil. Both are 100ml Eau de Parfum from the same brand, so they can look similar on a shelf — but they're built for quite different moods. Here's what each one really is, based on its actual notes, so you can match the gift to the person instead of guessing.

Now Women: sweet, fruity and a bit playful

Now Women is Rave's EDP for women, and its fragrance family is Fruity, White Floral and Gourmand. What does that mean in real life? It opens juicy, with red fruits and orange. The heart is where it gets soft and comforting — marshmallow, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. Then it settles on vanilla, moss and musk for a cosy finish.

If the person you're buying for likes sweeter scents, this is the easy pick. It's also flexible: the store lists it for casual days, formal events, everyday wear and special occasions. So it covers a dinner out and the office equally well.

Au Soleil: bright, clean and for everyone

Au Soleil is the unisex one, with a Floral Fruity family. 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 a touch of soft sweetness. The store describes it as clean and uplifting, and points out it suits Malaysia's climate — a real plus when it's hot and humid here nearly all year.

Its listed occasions are daily wear, office, casual and even the gym. If you're gifting someone whose taste you don't know well, or you'd rather not guess between men's and women's scents, a unisex option like this takes the pressure off.

So which one do you gift?

Both bottles are 100ml EDPs, so size and concentration won't decide this for you. It comes down to the person:

• Pick Now Women if they lean towards sweet, fruity scents, or if you know she enjoys gourmand-style perfumes with vanilla and marshmallow in the notes.
• Pick Au Soleil if they prefer something fresher and cleaner, or if you want a unisex gift that works for anyone — guy, girl, colleague, sibling.

One last thought: Now Women leans sweet and covers special occasions, while Au Soleil leans everyday and fresh. Think about what the person already wears — if their current bottle is a fruity-sweet one, Now Women slots right in. If it's something light and clean, Au Soleil is your answer.