Rave Now Women vs Au Soleil? Hot Weather in Ipoh

Ipoh weather doesn't really give your perfume a break. It's warm, it's humid, and the only relief most days is an air-conditioned mall, office or your car's AC on full blast. So if you've been eyeing a Rave perfume and can't decide between Now Women and Au Soleil, this one's for you. Both come in 100ml EDP bottles, but they go in very different directions. Let's break them down.

Now Women by Rave

Now Women is Rave's scent for women, and it leans sweet. The fragrance family is Fruity, White Floral and Gourmand, so think juicy and playful rather than sharp or green. It opens with red fruits and orange, then moves into a heart of marshmallow, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The base settles on vanilla, moss and musk, which gives it that cosy, charming finish the store describes.

Who it suits

If you like scents that feel a little dessert-like but still elegant, this is your lane. Rave lists it for casual, formal, everyday and special occasions, so it's honestly quite flexible. Just know the sweet side is real. On a scorching afternoon it reads richer, while in an air-conditioned office or at a dinner at night, the fruity and floral sides come through nicely.

Au Soleil by Rave

Au Soleil is the opposite mood. It's unisex, so anyone can wear it, and the whole profile is bright and clean. The fragrance family is Floral Fruity, and it opens with citrus, fresh herbs and light fruity touches. The heart blends soft florals with smooth woods, and the base settles into musk, warm woods and soft sweetness. Rave describes it as rooted in sunny, warm days and suitable for Malaysia's climate, which is basically what we live in all year round.

Who it suits

This is the easy pick for daily wear. The occasions listed are daily, office, casual and gym, so it covers everything from your morning commute to a workout session. And since it's unisex, it's also handy if you like sharing a bottle with a partner or a sibling. If you want something that feels light, fresh and uplifting in the heat, this is the one built for that.

So which one for hot weather in Ipoh?

Both are 100ml EDPs, so the real difference is the mood, not the size. Ask yourself a few quick questions:

Sweet or fresh? Now Women goes fruity-floral with a gourmand, cosy base. Au Soleil goes citrus and herbs with a clean, bright feel.
Who's wearing it? Now Women is made for women. Au Soleil is unisex, so it works for anyone.
Where will you wear it? If your days are office, gym and errands, Au Soleil's occasion list matches that life better. If you want something for dinners, casual evenings or a special occasion, Now Women covers that too, since it's listed for casual, formal, everyday and special occasions.

There's no wrong answer here. One is sweet and charming, the other is bright and easy-going. Pick the mood you want to carry through the humid days in Ipoh, and you're sorted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Au Soleil by Rave unisex?

Yes, it's listed as unisex, so it works for anyone. Now Women, on the other hand, is made for women.

What are the notes in Now Women by Rave?

It's a Fruity, White Floral and Gourmand scent. You get red fruits and orange up top, marshmallow, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley in the heart, then vanilla, moss and musk at the base.

Which Rave perfume is better for the office?

Au Soleil lists office among its occasions, along with daily, casual and gym. Now Women also works for everyday wear, but its style is sweeter and more floral.