Just getting into perfumes and shopping around Sabah? This one's for you. Our weather doesn't really change — it's hot and humid most of the year — so a heavy scent can feel like too much the second you step out the door. Both bottles below are EDPs from Volare, and both have rose sitting in the heart notes. If you've been curious about that floral side but don't know where to start, these two make an easy first comparison.
Megadose Atlas — Volare EDP for Him
Megadose Atlas (its full name is Megadose Man Atlas Volare EDP For Him, 80 ml) is the men's option here. It opens with citrus and bergamot — bright, juicy notes that feel natural when it's hot outside. The heart then brings in jasmine and rose, and the base settles into musk, amber and vanilla. The store describes it as intense yet balanced, so it's got some presence without going over the top.
With a fresh opening like that, it leans towards casual and everyday wear, which is exactly what its occasions list says. Think weekend outings, errands around town, or your normal daily routine in the Sabah heat. It's an eau de parfum in an 80 ml bottle, so as a first men's fragrance, there's plenty here to work with.
Society 991 — Volare Unisex EDP
Society 991 comes in a bigger 100 ml bottle and it's unisex, so it works for men and women — handy if you want one bottle the whole household can reach for. It opens with bergamot, apple and pink pepper, moves into a heart of jasmine, patchouli and rose, then finishes with amber, musk and cedarwood, which gives it a woody side too.
Where this one stands out is range. Its occasions cover special occasions, formal events, casual days and everyday wear. So it can go to a dinner in an air-conditioned hall and still feel fine on a regular day out. The apple and pink pepper in the opening also give it a different first impression from Megadose Atlas, which goes straight to citrus.
Megadose Atlas or Society 991 — how to pick
Both are EDPs and both share jasmine and rose in the heart, so the choice really comes down to the details:
- Who's wearing it: Megadose Atlas is for him. Society 991 is unisex.
- Size: 80 ml versus 100 ml.
- Use: Megadose Atlas lists casual and everyday occasions. Society 991 adds formal and special occasions on top of that.
- Base: Megadose Atlas settles into musk, amber and vanilla; Society 991 goes with amber, musk and cedarwood.
- Opening: citrus and bergamot versus bergamot, apple and pink pepper.
If you're buying for yourself and your days are mostly casual, Megadose Atlas keeps things simple. If you want one bottle that covers dinners and events too — or you're buying something to share — Society 991 is the more flexible pick. Either way, you're starting with real rose in the heart, which is a nice place for a beginner to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both of these EDPs?
Yes — Megadose Atlas comes in an 80 ml bottle and Society 991 in a 100 ml bottle, and both are eau de parfum.
Which one is unisex?
Society 991 is the unisex one, made for men and women. Megadose Atlas is the men's fragrance of the two.
Do both perfumes have a rose scent?
Yes, both list rose in their heart notes, alongside jasmine in each one.
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