If you're in Penang and shopping for a perfume gift that works for anyone on your list — a partner, a best friend, a sibling or a colleague — the Society line from Volare is a smart place to start. Both perfumes here are unisex Eau de Parfums in 100ml bottles, and both open with bergamot, that fresh citrus note that feels right at home in our heat and humidity. Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex leans woody, amber and vanilla, while Society 991 goes fruity and floral. Let's break them down so you can pick the right one.
Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex
Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex is a 100ml Eau de Parfum for men and women alike. Its fragrance family is Woody, Amber and Vanilla, and the notes tell a clear story: it opens with bergamot and pink pepper, moves into a heart of amberwood and sandalwood, and settles into vanilla and musk.
- Family: Woody, Amber, Vanilla
- Notes: Bergamot, pink pepper, amberwood, sandalwood, vanilla, musk
- Size & concentration: 100ml EDP, unisex
As a gift, this one suits someone who enjoys warmer, smoother scents — the kind of person who likes a bit of vanilla and wood in their perfume rather than something bright and fruity. The occasions listed for it are formal, casual, everyday and special occasion, so whoever receives it can wear it to the office, out for dinner or to a wedding without it feeling out of place.
Society 991
Society 991 is also a 100ml unisex Eau de Parfum, but its personality is quite different. The opening combines bergamot, apple and pink pepper, the heart brings in jasmine, patchouli and rose, and the base rests on amber, musk and cedarwood.
- Top notes: Bergamot, apple, pink pepper
- Heart notes: Jasmine, patchouli, rose
- Base notes: Amber, musk, cedarwood
- Size & concentration: 100ml EDP, unisex
It's a fruity-floral with a woody backbone, and the store describes it as a good match for Malaysia's tropical lifestyle. Its occasions are special occasion, casual, formal and everyday — the same flexible range as Society 974. If the person you're buying for leans towards fresher, livelier scents with a floral touch, this is the one that fits.
Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex or Society 991 — which one do you gift?
Since both are unisex 100ml EDPs that open with bergamot and pink pepper, the real decision comes down to the receiver's taste. Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex is the warmer pick: amberwood, sandalwood, vanilla and musk give it a creamier, woodier character. Society 991 is the fresher pick, thanks to the apple in its opening and the jasmine and rose in its heart.
A simple way to choose: if they usually reach for vanilla or woody perfumes, go with Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex. If they like fruity or floral scents, Society 991 makes more sense. Both cover everyday wear right through to special occasions, so neither choice will limit how often they can wear it.
Why these work as Penang gifts
A few practical points for gifting here. Both bottles are a generous 100ml, so it feels like a proper present, and the EDP concentration is what most gift shoppers expect. Both are unisex, which takes the guesswork out of buying for someone whose style you're not completely sure about. And that shared bergamot opening is a natural fit for Penang's heat and humidity, whether they're walking around Georgetown or spending the day in an air-conditioned mall or office.
Whichever you pick, you're giving a scent that fits daily life here — from casual weekends to formal events — without needing to know their wardrobe inside out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex and Society 991 suitable as unisex gifts?
Yes. Volare lists both Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex and Society 991 as unisex Eau de Parfums in 100ml, so either works for anyone on your gift list.
What's the main difference between the two?
Society 974 Volare EDP Unisex is a woody, amber and vanilla scent with bergamot and pink pepper on top. Society 991 pairs bergamot and apple with jasmine, rose and a base of amber, musk and cedarwood.
Can these be worn daily?
Both perfumes list everyday, casual, formal and special occasion among their occasions, so they're flexible enough for regular wear.






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