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

Let's be honest — Malaysia's weather doesn't make perfume easy. The heat and humidity can change how a scent sits on you all day, so picking the right bottle actually matters. Today we're looking at two Rave perfumes: Now Women and Au Soleil. Both are 100ml EDPs and both can work on warm days, but they're built for very different moods. If you're shopping for daily wear in this heat and can't decide between the two, keep reading.

Now Women by Rave

Now Women is an Eau de Parfum in a 100ml bottle, made for women. Its fragrance family is Fruity, White Floral and Gourmand, so expect something sweet and playful rather than serious.

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 for a cosy finish. The store describes it as a sweet, fruity and elegant scent — playful but still refined.

When does it fit? Now Women is listed for casual, formal, everyday and special occasions. That fruity, juicy opening feels right at home in warm weather, and the scent works whether you're heading out for a casual evening or something more dressed up. If you love gourmand sweetness with a floral side, this one's for you.

Au Soleil by Rave

Au Soleil is also a 100ml EDP, but it's a unisex scent, so anyone can wear it. The family here is Floral Fruity, and the whole profile is built around sunny, warm days — which sounds made for Malaysia.

The opening brings sparkling citrus, fresh herbs and light fruity touches. In the heart, you get soft florals blended with smooth woods for a clean, uplifting feel. The base settles into musk, warm woods and soft sweetness.

Au Soleil is listed for daily wear, office, casual and even the gym. That makes it a really practical pick: spray it before work, wear it through an air-conditioned office or a trip to the mall, and it won't feel out of place at the gym either. If you want one bright, clean scent for daytime in the heat, this is the one leaning that way.

So, which one should you pick?

Both are 100ml EDPs from Rave, so the difference really comes down to the scent itself and how you plan to wear it.

• Pick Now Women if: you want a women's scent that's sweet, fruity and floral, with notes like marshmallow, jasmine and vanilla. It covers everyday wear, casual evenings, formal events and special occasions.
• Pick Au Soleil if: you want something unisex, citrus-bright and clean for daytime. Its occasions — daily, office, casual, gym — make it the more flexible everyday option.

One simple way to decide: think about who's wearing it and where. If it's for a woman who loves sweeter gourmand scents, Now Women makes sense. If you want a bottle to share, or something brighter for work and the gym, go with Au Soleil.