Nautica 2009 EDT

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Oceans

by Michel Mane

Composed by Mane

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Nautica Oceans is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Michel Mane. Oceans opens with Sea Water and Lemon, settles into a heart of Salt, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Amber and Teak. Nautica's Oceans carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Nautica Oceans is a wildly divisive aquatic. Some find it a strange, alien concoction, while others laud its unique take on marine freshness. It excels as an affordable, clean-smelling 'freshie' for those who appreciate its peculiar charm, though its longevity often disappoints.
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Oceans Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sea Water55%
Lemon45%
Heartas listed
Salt47%
Geranium27%
Lavender26%
Baseas listed
Teak55%
Amber45%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its non-offensive, fresh aquatic character makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by many reviewers. The often-cited poor longevity and projection make it less ideal for occasions requiring a strong, lasting presence like formal events or dates.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Dive into Oceans and you're met with a bracing splash of sea water and sharp lemon. The heart unfolds into a salty, aromatic blend of lavender and geranium, evoking oceanic breezes. The dry-down settles into a comforting, subtly woody amber, a gentle reminder of driftwood on the shore.

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Where to buy

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