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Nautica 2005 EDT

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Blue

by Maurice Roucel

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Nautica Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Maurice Roucel. Blue opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Water Lily and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Nautica's Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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 Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fruity
100%
Woody
99%
Floral
86%
Sweet
84%
Powdery
82%
Citrus
75%

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.