7 Best Nautica Colognes

Nautica Voyage Review

Nautica Voyage is an invitation to expand your limits. The aptly named eau de toilette is fresh, vibrant, and undeniably manly. It evokes a fresh, salty sea breeze laden with green herbs and woods.

Voyage opens crisp, clean, and fruity sweet but soon evolves into a dewy, floral mimosa heart paired with watery lotus notes. The end comes with a musky, woody base. This delicious concoction is guaranteed to keep you smelling fresh for 7+ hours.

Newcomers to the Nautica way of life will find this cologne a steal – it costs less than 20 bucks! The perfume smells awesome, and the aroma lasts all day, making it Nautica’s best-selling cologne and the most popular. Needless to say, it makes a wonderful signature scent. 

Maurice Roucel conceived this fragrance in 2006. (We shall see more of him in the next few sections). If you consider yourself active and romantic and enjoy setting your own rules, give this one a try. It’s perfect for casual daytime wear during spring/summer.

Nautica Blue Review

Maurice Roucel is the perfumer behind Nautica Blue. Introduced in 2005, this energetic, aquatic, and woody scent captures the spirit of the ocean and has graced the collections of fragrance lovers who enjoy great-smelling but affordable scents. 

Nautica Blue is characterized by subtle, fruity accents from juicy peach, pineapple, and zesty bergamot, underlain by musk, cedar, and sandalwood. At the core lies jasmine and water lily. 

The opening is somewhat sharp, but tones down as musky and woody accords move in, with an aroma reminiscent of laundry soap lurking in the background. Overall, the fragrance smells crisp, fresh, and slightly soapy. Also, the unmistakable clean aroma of the ocean is easy to pick out.

Nautica Blue projects moderately and offers around 6 hours of sustained wear, and it makes a great refresher during warm summer days. All in all, this is a safe blind buy that offers excellent value – it’s super cheap.

Nautica Classic Review

Women love this woody chypre fragrance on their men. A 1992 release, Nautica Classic balances subtle citrus and florals on a woody background.

Nautica Classic refreshes with notes from bergamot, neroli, lemon, and clary sage at the opening and florals at the core, and the jasmine note is the most prominent. However, it’s at the base where the fragrance really shines, with the ambery, musky, and woodsy accords providing depth, smoothness, and an aura of masculinity in the dry down. A real classic.

Longevity ranges between 6 -7 hours for this summery scent with moderate projection. Perfect for dates, this is another budget-friendly option from the Nautica fragrances collection.

Nautica Life Review

Nautica Life stands out as the most enduring scent from the Nautica collection. It delivers a solid 8 hours of staying power under the right conditions, making it perfect for a busy day at work. Moreover, the cologne delivers a fresh-out-of-the-shower smell that’s so appealing you’ll want to make it a staple in your fragrance arsenal. 

While still embracing the marine theme integral to the Nautica brand, Nautica Life espouses freshness, freedom, strength, and masculinity. Designed for those passionate about adventure, the fragrance is light, floral, and fresh-smelling with earthy nuances.

A unique thing about Nautical life is its remarkable versatility. You can wear it regardless of the weather, as its aromatic head notes keep you fresh during summer, while the spicy accents and woody base add warmth to your day during cooler months.

Nautica Voyage N-83 Review

Nautica Voyage N-83 is designed to capture the spirit of travel and exploration. You will be drawn to this fragrance if you love the sea and its lifestyle. 

The cologne opens to reveal an exciting and delicious fusion featuring spicy mint, petitgrain, and sea notes. A heart of cardamom and lavender adds warmth and a sense of calm to the invigorating composition, while a woodsy-musky base wraps things up amidst an earthy nutmeg. The beautiful scent lingers on your skin, mesmerizing anyone nearby you. 

This fragrance is a retake on Nautica Voyage and sports the same lovely fresh scent. That said, the ubiquitous marine aroma is more prominent here, accentuated with mint and spice hints. So, if aqua-based colognes are your thing, this is a definite must-have. 

Performance-wise, the cologne offers average projection and longevity, which isn’t a problem since it comes at an amazing price point, and you can afford to reapply as needed.

For best results, wear Nautica Voyage N-83 during the summer.

Nautica Voyage Sport Review

Any man with an active lifestyle will benefit from a fragrance that keeps the body fresh after a sweaty workout.  

With the above in mind, in 2016, Nautica released another Nautica Voyage flanker, this time in a woody aromatic format. This sportier version comes off somewhat greener but still carries the Nautical DNA in all the brands’ formulations. 

A spritz of Nautica Voyage Sport releases citrus flavors at the top and a green-tinged heart bolstered by a woody base. The opening is fruity sweet, but the scent quickly adopts a more masculine slant as notes from vetiver and redwood seep in. Herbal essences from the core also bring in energy, making the cologne more lively and spirited. 

Longevity could be better (stands at 3-4 hours). Still, Nautica Voyage Sport is an excellent fragrance with a beautiful aroma. It works as a great pick-me-up, so consider having this cologne permanently in your gym bag or within easy reach when on the move.

Nautica Regatta Review

Fresh and cool are the attributes primarily associated with Nautica fragrances, particularly the ones profiled here. Nautica Regatta (2009) adds a crispy, citrusy, and aromatic vibe, ensuring you smell nice and fresh, even when the weather turns warmer. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best-smelling Nautica colognes.

An enticing combination starring citrus notes, spicy accords, and aromatics defines Nautica Regatta. This composition has bergamot, cardamom, and mandarin, kicking off brightly with a clean scent. On their heels come the refreshing notes of sea water, mint, clary sage, and floral hints from marigold (tagetes). Altogether, this delicious fragrance is a delight to the senses, and the dry down is truly beautiful. 

Nautica Regatta performs remarkably well, providing 6-8 hours of longevity before settling into a skin scent. The cologne is ideal for professional settings and most casual occasions.