Nautica Blue vs. Voyage – Which is Best For You?
Nautica Blue vs. Voyage.
A battle of two affordable and fresh fragrances.
In this review, I will describe both fragrance’s smell and performance in detail. Then compare them, giving you my final thoughts and helping you decide which is best for you.
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Table of Contents
Nautica Blue EDT
Upon the first spray, a lot is going on. I get the freshness of citric bergamot and the fruity peach’s sweetness. Both resting on a clean and floral bed of water lilies and jasmine.
Though the brand Nautica is known for having aquatic-based fragrances. I barely catch wafts of aquatics for the entire wear.
After the first few minutes, the scent gets significantly more synthetic. The bergamot from before pushes the fruits to the side and takes their place. While the florals remain dominant, clean, and in the background.
The citruses and fruits have dissipated half an hour into the wear.
The warm woods from the base have taken their place and added an alluring and masculine charm to the florals. Since the opening, the florals have remained clean and powdery.
The rest of the wear is simple. Fresh florals with prominent warm cedar and sandalwood.
Nautica Blue Performance
- Longevity: 4 – 5 hours
- Projection and Sillage: 1 hour and 2 feet
- Versatility: Summer for casual situations
- Uniqueness: Below Average
- Compliments & Likability: Average
- Cost for Value: Average
- Number of Sprays: 5 – 6
- Most Prominent Notes: Bergamot, Peach, Florals, and Woods
Nautica Voyage
Fresh, Green, and Aquatic. The first spray is masculine with a blast of greenness.
After a few minutes, the intensity dies down, making room for fresh and fruity nuances. All of this happens while sitting on an aquatic background.
I find it reminiscent of just getting out of the shower.
As the scent develops, a more distinct aquatic musk becomes present. For the rest of the wear, Voyage is green with aquatic musk. The notes are inoffensive and never loud.
As a whole, the scent profile is well-blended and smells more expensive than it is.
Nautica Voyage Performance
- Longevity: 6 – 7 hours
- Projection and Sillage: 2 hours and 1 – 2 feet
- Versatility: Spring, Summer for all occasions
- Uniqueness: Average
- Compliments & Likability: Average
- Cost for Value: Above Average
- Number of Sprays: 5
- Most Prominent Notes: Green Notes, Aquatics, and Musk
Final Words
After trying both of the fragrances, the choice is easy. Nautica Voyage is the only Nautica fragrance you should own.
Nautica Blue is extremely synthetic and, compared to Voyage, is worse in performance and versatility. Since these are both around the same price point with the same general smell. The choice is simple.
Nautica Voyage and Nautica Blue are both some of the best Nautica colognes. However, don’t limit yourself to these two. Discover the best Nautica colognes for men here.