How to Choose Between Above the Clouds and Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex for Daily Wear KL

Finding a daily perfume in Kuala Lumpur is a bit of a puzzle. It's hot, it's humid, and you want something that works at the office, in the mall and on the LRT without ever feeling too heavy. If you've been browsing Volare, two bottles have probably caught your eye: Above the Clouds and Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex. Both are 100 ml EDPs and both cover everyday wear, but they head in completely different directions. Here's how to pick between them.

Above the Clouds: fresh, clean and made for the heat

Above the Clouds is Volare's men's EDP, and the whole idea behind it is freshness. It opens with sparkling bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, then lifts into cool marine and ozonic notes over lavender and clary sage. The base is cedarwood, musk and an ambergris accord that keeps things smooth without getting heavy.

Why it suits daily wear here? The store describes it as perfect for daily wear, hot weather, the gym, travel and the office — which is basically a normal KL week. It's the kind of clean, airy scent that fits an air-conditioned office and doesn't feel out of place on a sweaty commute either.

Its occasion list is wide too: casual, formal, everyday and special occasions. So you don't have to save it for weekends. Just keep in mind it's a men's fragrance — if you're after one bottle to share, that's what the next one is for.

Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex: warm, woody and a little more dressed up

Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex is Volare's unisex EDP, and its fragrance family is Woody, Amber and Vanilla. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, moves into a heart of amberwood and sandalwood, and the dry-down brings vanilla and musk. Where Above the Clouds is bright and airy, this one is warmer and smoother — the kind of scent that sits nicely with a formal meeting, a dinner or a special occasion, but still works on a casual day.

Because it's unisex, both men and women can wear it. Its occasions cover formal, casual, everyday and special occasions, so it can absolutely be an everyday bottle too — just expect a warm, woody vibe instead of a fresh, citrusy one.

So which one should you go for?

• Pick Above the Clouds if you want a fresh, clean men's scent for hot KL days. Citrus, marine notes, lavender and cedarwood, and it's described as perfect for hot weather and daily wear.
• Pick Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex if you want one unisex bottle you and your partner can both use, or you simply prefer warm woody amber vanilla notes over fresh aquatic ones.
• Both work for daily wear. They're both 100 ml EDPs and both list casual, formal, everyday and special occasions, so the real choice comes down to fresh versus warm.

Whichever way you lean, you're choosing between two moods from the same brand: crisp and airy, or warm and woody. If you can, try them on skin first — that's the easiest way to know which mood feels more like you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are both of these EDPs?

Yes. Above the Clouds and Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex are both 100 ml Eau de Parfums from Volare.

Can women wear Above the Clouds?

Above the Clouds is a men's fragrance. If you want a scent to share, Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex is unisex and can be worn by both men and women.

Which one is better for hot weather in Kuala Lumpur?

Above the Clouds is described as perfect for hot weather, the gym, travel and the office. Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex also lists casual and everyday wear among its occasions.