Nautica Blue Men’s Cologne Review

Let’s Get Started, A Nautica Blue Review by a Cologne Guru!

Nautica Blue Eau De Toilette Spray for Men is a refreshingly clean aquatic fragrance that can last all day. While it is often referred to as a simple cologne, the fresh aquatic scent will keep you feeling rejuvenated all day. It is never overpowering and is ideal for wearing to the office or for casual weekends around the house.

The fresh scent will remind you of salty ocean breezes, while the subtle soapy smell leaves you feeling clean and fresh all day. To keep Nautica Blue for Men from being to light, the base fragrance notes are decidedly masculine. Whether you are on the water or simply want a light men’s cologne for everyday use, then we highly recommend that you give Nautica Blue a try.

If you ever take a peek at the Amazon best sellers, Nautica fragrances are often a highlight reel in the top 5. Even as this review is getting written, Nautica Voyage, Nautica Blue, and Nautica Classic is crushing the top 10 selling fragrances.

Because of these incredible sales numbers, Cologne Guru needed to get involved and figure out why they are flying off the Amazon shelves. Is it because the fragrances are so amazing? Or maybe it’s because they are so cheap… Lucky for you, we will let you know.

Our Review of Nautica Blue for Men

Nautica Blue Eau de Toilette Spray for Men was released in 2005 and is sold under the Nautica brand name. The refreshing fragrance was created by Maurice Roucel who wanted to capture the clean scent of the water. It is a long lasting cologne that is never too heavy and is best worn for day or casual events.

Fragrance Notes

The men’s cologne has sweet and fruity top notes of peach, pineapple, and bergamot that are intended to remind the wearer of warm summer days. Middle notes of jasmine and water lily are what give the cologne its aquatic scent. To showcase his masculine side, base notes of musk, cedar, and sandalwood are also included.

The Scent

Even though the men’s fragrance has a variety of sweet and more masculine notes, it is the clean water scent that is consistent throughout the cologne. It is not too sweet or fruity, even with the notes of jasmine and pineapple. While the sexy musk scent is underneath, the initial clean water scent is the most prevalent. We found that the scent reminded us more of wooded forest streams than salty ocean breezes, which is a benefit if you are planning on wearing the cologne in enclosed places.

The Appearance

After the scent the most important aspect to consider is the appearance and packaging of the men’s cologne. After all, most men prefer not to have to hide the fragrance simply because they are ashamed of the bottle. Nautica Blue comes in a standard blue cardboard box that is nothing special, but the bottle itself you’ll be proud to display.

The round silver top has a slight art deco appearance and is stunning sitting on top of the glass bottle. The bottle itself is a work of art, resembling a sailcloth, which is completely fitting with the cologne’s fresh and clean smell. The blue colored cologne is a perfect reminder of its aquatic notes, and is beautifully elegant against the silver cap. It is a bottle that is designed to be shown off, and one that you won’t want to hide.

Best Uses

This light and fresh men’s cologne is best worn for day or casual wear. While it lacks the complexity of other fragrances, it’s simple clean scent is perfect for work or an outing with friends. We recommend that you use the cologne during the spring and summertime, but it can also be worn as a signature fragrance for younger guys.

Value

If you are looking for an inexpensive cologne that is also long lasting, than Nautica Blue may be what you are looking for. It is designed to look expensive and even elegant, but has a price tag on the 3.4 fl.oz. bottle that most teenagers and college students can afford. We believe that even though it can have an occasional synthetic scent, its fresh scent and low price make it a great value for your money.

What Does The Cologne Guru, Muks Think About Nautica Blue?

Top notes: Bergamot, Peach, Pineapple

Middle notes: Jasmine, Water lily

Base notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk

After wearing Nautica Blue for a week, I feel like I can with confidence understand why this fragrance is one of the most sold fragrances in the land.

The reason I came up with… “It’s cheap”.

For the last week of wearing Nautica Blue, by the time it is applied before I head to work, to the time I get there and start my day, I can no longer smell it on myself unless I stick my head in my shirt.

After only a few short hours, I can’t smell it on my body.

Ok, Muks, we know it the smell doesn’t last very long… What about the smell? Is it horrid?

It’s actually very pleasant. If it would last a bit longer, I would say it is a very good scent to try. If you’re wondering a bit more what it smells like, I’ll let these guys tell you…

Who Should Buy Nautica Blue?

Age Group: Under 22

If you leave college and you’re still wearing this religiously, I would rethink your decision. There are a lot of other fragrances out there that will get you results.

Season: Summer

This scent is recommended during the summer since it is light and doesn’t last very long. The fruity and flower notes make it ideal to wear during the summer.

Time of Day: Day

Without a doubt, this is a daytime scent. It’s light and refreshing makes it idea for daytime use.

Occasion: A quick hit

Use Nautica Blue for those quick hit situations when you just need to smell good for a few hours

Gift?: No

Better you find another type to give as a gift.

Longevity: Horrible

If a fragrance lasts less than 2 hours, we have problems. The longevity is horrible.

Harmless? – No

Because Nautica Blue is doesn’t have the sillage to pay the bills, you don’t have to worry about it offending anyone.

Popularity – Somewhat popular

Nautica Blue is somewhat popular. It comes in at 4,400 searches per month.

Price – Amazing

If you can get a bottle of fragrance for under $11 a bottle, that’s a pretty incredible price.

Awards – 0

Sexy – Average

You’re not going to get insane results with the fragrance, but you’re not going to get people hating either.

Signature Cologne – No

Best Uses: Casual day, weekend, or for work.

Choose something that lasts longer.

Conclusion

Nautica Blue Eau de Toilette Spray for Men is an inexpensive cologne that is well worth its affordable price. It will last as long as some of the higher priced aquatic scents, while still giving you a clean, fresh smell. While it is not a complex cologne, it is appropriate to wear during the day or on the weekends.

Adam Sanderson (cologne tester)
I found that this cologne is definitely light and does have a nice fresh watery scent. While it is extremely long lasting, I was disappointed to find that it does not project well. This may actually be a benefit to anyone who wears it in enclosed spaces. Even with the fruity and floral notes, the underlying scent is always aquatic. While it is certainly not a complex cologne, I did find that I enjoyed wearing on the weekends around the home. It is ideal for young men just starting the collections, or anyone else who is looking for an inexpensive everyday casual men’s cologne.