Best Volare Citrus Perfumes for Beginners in Penang

If you're new to perfume and shopping for your first proper bottle, Penang's heat makes the choice for you in a way — you need something that feels comfortable in hot, humid weather. This one's for beginners in Penang who want a men's citrus perfume that's easy to understand and easy to wear. Volare has two citrus-leaning EDPs that fit that brief nicely: Above the Clouds and Megadose Atlas. Here's what each one is about, based on what's actually in the bottle.

Above the Clouds

Above the Clouds is a 100ml Eau de Parfum for men, and it's the cleaner, airier of the two. It opens with sparkling bergamot, lemon and grapefruit — that bright, juicy citrus hit you'll notice straight away. The heart brings marine accord and ozone over lavender and clary sage, which gives it a cool, almost fresh-air feel. The base is cedarwood, musk and an ambergris accord, so it settles smooth without feeling heavy.

The store positions it for daily wear, hot weather, the gym, travel and the office, and lists its occasions as casual, everyday, formal and special occasions. In other words, it's a flexible pick — you could wear it to work in an air-conditioned office in George Town or out on a weekend. If you want one bottle that covers most situations, this is the one to look at first.

Megadose Atlas

Megadose Atlas is the 80ml Eau de Parfum from Volare, also for men. It starts with an explosion of juicy citrus and refreshing bergamot — so the citrus is right there at the opening too. But where it goes next is different: the heart is jasmine and rose, giving it a softer, floral middle, and the base is musk, amber and vanilla. So it opens bright and lively, then warms up as it settles.

The store describes it as an intense yet balanced scent profile, and lists its seasons as spring and summer — so it's made with warmer months in mind. Its occasions are casual and everyday wear. If you like the idea of citrus but also want something with a bit of warmth underneath, this one leans that way.

Which One Should You Pick?

Both are men's EDPs with citrus openings, so you can't really go wrong on the citrus front. The difference is the direction after that:

Choose Above the Clouds if you want a clean, cool, aquatic style. Its marine and ozone heart plus cedarwood base make it the lighter, fresher feel, and it's the more versatile one for office, gym, travel and everyday use. It also gives you more juice — 100ml versus 80ml.
Choose Megadose Atlas if you want citrus with a warmer finish. The jasmine and rose heart and the musk, amber and vanilla base give it a rounder, warmer character, and it's aimed at casual, everyday wear in warmer seasons.

For hot, humid days in Penang, both are built for warm weather — Above the Clouds is the cooler and cleaner option, while Megadose Atlas is the one with more warmth in the base. As a beginner, honestly, either works as a first citrus EDP; it just depends whether you see yourself reaching for something crisp and airy or something brighter with a cosy finish.

Quick Tips Before You Buy

Both bottles are Eau de Parfum concentration, so you're comparing two EDPs rather than an EDP against something lighter. Think about where you'll wear it most — office and gym days point to Above the Clouds, while a casual everyday scent with a warmer base points to Megadose Atlas. And since both come from Volare, you're comparing style and notes within the same brand, which makes the decision simpler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are both of these EDPs?

Yes, both are Eau de Parfum. Above the Clouds comes in a 100ml bottle and Megadose Atlas comes in 80ml.

Which one is better for Penang's hot weather?

Both are suited to warm weather, but Above the Clouds is the cooler choice — its store description specifically mentions hot weather, with marine and ozone notes over cedarwood and musk.