Nautica 2003 EDC

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Nautica Competition

by Patricia Bilodeau

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Nautica Nautica Competition is a Cologne launched in 2003, created by Patricia Bilodeau. Nautica Competition opens with Bergamot and Juniper, and settles into a heart of Nutmeg and Rosemary. Nautica's Nautica Competition carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper blast from the past, stirring up serious nostalgia for anyone who wore it back in the day. It's a clean, sporty scent that's loved for its understated masculinity, but don't expect it to turn heads from across the room.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Cozy
  • Masculine
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Nautica Competition Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot56%
Juniper44%
Heartas listed
Rosemary64%
Nutmeg36%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it won't overpower, making it suitable for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers noted. The fresh, clean profile fits well in an office, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events and the allure for a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Nautica Competition kicks off with a lively, fresh burst of bergamot and crisp juniper, giving it that instantly recognisable sporty, green feel. As it settles, a warm, slightly spicy heart of nutmeg and herbaceous rosemary emerges, adding a touch of depth. The overall impression is clean, invigorating, and distinctly masculine.

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