Rave Comparison Guide: Now Women or Au Soleil? (Hot Weather in Johor Bahru)

Living in Johor Bahru means the heat never really gives you a break, so the perfume you reach for has to work with the weather, not against it. Maybe you're dressing for the office, a weekend at the mall, or a casual evening out, and you're stuck between two Rave options. This guide puts Now Women and Au Soleil side by side so you can figure out which one actually fits your day.

Now Women: sweet, fruity and elegant

Now Women is a 100ml EDP made for women. Its fragrance family is Fruity, White Floral and Gourmand, and that mix tells you a lot before you even smell it. It opens with juicy 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 the store describes as a cosy, charming trail.

The store calls it a sweet, fruity and elegant scent, playful yet refined. That's a nice combination: there's enough fruit to keep it fun, but the white florals and vanilla give it a softer, more put-together edge.

When does it work? The occasions listed for it are casual, formal, everyday and special occasion. So it covers a wide range, from a normal day out to something a bit more dressed up. If you like scents with a sweet, gourmand side, this is the one of the two that leans that way.

Au Soleil: bright, clean and unisex

Au Soleil is also a 100ml EDP, but it's a unisex fragrance, so anyone can wear it. Its family is Floral Fruity, and the store describes it as a bright citrus-aromatic scent rooted in sunny, warm days. It opens with sparkling citrus, fresh herbs and light fruity touches. The heart blends soft florals with smooth woods for a clean, uplifting feel, and the base settles into musk, warm woods and soft sweetness.

One thing worth noting: the store description specifically says it suits Malaysia's climate. If you're picking a perfume for hot, humid days in Johor Bahru, that's a detail that matters. The occasion list is daily, office, casual and gym, which makes it a very practical choice for everyday wear.

So which one should you pick?

Both are 100ml EDPs from Rave, so size and concentration don't separate them. It really comes down to the scent direction and how you plan to wear it.

• Choose Now Women if you want something sweet and fruity with marshmallow and vanilla in the mix, and you need a scent that moves between everyday wear and special occasions.
• Choose Au Soleil if you want a lighter, citrus-forward scent for hot weather, especially for the office, the gym or daily errands.
• If you're sharing a bottle or buying as a gift without knowing the person's taste, Au Soleil is the unisex option. Now Women is made for women.
• If you love sweeter profiles, Au Soleil does have soft sweetness in the base, but Now Women is clearly the gourmand-leaning one of the pair.

At the end of the day, both are solid picks in their own lanes. Think about where you'll wear it most in Johor Bahru, the heat, the office, the gym, and let that guide you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which one is better for hot weather in Johor Bahru?

Au Soleil is the closer fit, as its store description describes it as a bright citrus-aromatic scent for sunny, warm days and says it suits Malaysia's climate. Both are EDPs in 100ml.

Can men wear either of these perfumes?

Au Soleil is unisex, so anyone can wear it. Now Women is made specifically for women.

What size and concentration do they come in?

They're both 100ml Eau de Parfum from Rave, so the size and concentration are the same. The difference is in the scent: Now Women is sweet and fruity, while Au Soleil is citrus and clean.