Nautica 1992 EDT

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Nautica Nautica is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1992. Nautica opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Caraway, Cyclamen, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Nautica's Nautica carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This 90s aquatic classic is a fantastic budget buy for those who don't mind over-spraying. It's a clean, fresh, and slightly floral scent that works well as an everyday option, despite its divisive performance.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Youthful
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Nautica Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
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:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, inoffensive, and clean profile makes it suitable for office, casual, and sport wear. However, its weak performance and 'fresh out of the shower' vibe mean it's not ideal for dates or formal events where more impact is desired.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 opens with a bright blast of aldehydes and sharp citrus - lemon, lime, and bergamot - quickly softened by neroli and green, aromatic notes of cypress and clary sage. The heart introduces a surprising floral nuance with rose, jasmine, and cyclamen, preventing it from being a pure aquatic. The dry down is a clean, woody-musk blend of cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, and amber, giving it a classic masculine finish reminiscent of soapy freshness.

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