Nautica 2005 Edp

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Blue

by Maurice Roucel

Nautica Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Maurice Roucel. The fragrance opens with Peach, Pineapple, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Water Lily, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Blue: Favourite

Look, it's cheap as chips and pulls its weight as a no-brainer "spray and go" scent. Sure, the performance is a running joke, and it screams "synthetic," but for the price, it's a solid shout for everyday freshness despite its detractors' theatrical complaints.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 28%
Fruity 21%
Green 7%
Sweet 20%
Warm 1%
Woody 19%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aquatic nature and famously weak performance make it ideal for casual wear, gym, or even the office where subtlety is key. It's cheap and inoffensive, fitting for situations where you want to smell clean without making a statement.

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About

Nautica Blue opens with a vibrant, watery burst of pineapple and peach, underscored by a bright bergamot - a juicy, almost sweet hit that quickly settles. The heart blooms into a light, aquatic floralcy with jasmine and water lily, hinting at clean freshness. It eventually dries down to a soft, understated base of sandalwood, musk, and cedar, offering a subtly woody anchor without ever losing its airy appeal. It’s undeniably a "blue" scent.