If you were thinking of buying the David Off Cool Water/Dior Sauvage/Dolce & Gabbana/Versace Pour Homme/Allure Homme Sport/ Acqua Di Gio but found them expensive, we will tell you one fragrance which smells equally good and will not burn your pocket as well.
Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette
If this was already in your list, great choice! We are about to tell you everything you need to know about Nautica Voyage before you buy it.
Voyage by Nautica is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men and was released in 2006.
If you have noticed the logo of Nautica, it is inspired by the traditional sail boats and this story continues in the fragrance as well.
Opening Note– A Sea Breeze
The moment you spray Nautica’s Voyage it feels like sitting near the sea with its breeze hitting your face. In the top note there is green apple note and green leaves. It feels like you are having a green apple and basil based cocktail on a sea shore.
Many customers and reviewers find a note of cucumber in the opening instead of the green apple. Overall the opening feels fresh, little fruity and peppery.
This freshness stays for about 15-20 minutes and gives way to the middle notes..
Middle Note– Beautiful Sweetness
This is the exact profile of the fragrance you are going to pay the money for. In the heart of the fragrance is Mimosa, a yellow pom-pom like flower majorly cultivated in parts of Africa.
Mimosa gives a sweet, bit floral and powdery nuance to the middle note adding an air of sophistication after the fresh opening.
This transition is what gives Nautica Voyage the respect that it has earned. It surprises you, especially if you were expecting something marine and linear to continue.
Mimosa also helps round off the roughness from any synthetic notes in the fragrance, giving a more richer & natural-like scent.
Along with Mimosa there is also Lotus in the middle note. If you have smelled lotus you know it has a very fresh and green appeal to it. Lotus though a flower is not very floral in nature and it’s fresh & green note keeps the sweetness coming from mimosa in check.
Overall the middle note is going to give you a nice experience.
Base Note– Balancing Act
At the end there is cedarwood, amber, musk and oakmoss. If you have smelled fragrances with these notes, you will know that their proportions in Voyage are very minimal.
Apart from these notes there are hints of tonka which is not mentioned in break down. The good part is tonka bean here is not heavy like in the Versace pour homme.
So overall, the fragrance is very well balanced. You won’t feel any notes to be overpowering or the fragrance lacking any character. There is enough play to keep you loving it.
Best Occasions
Nautica Voyage can be worn pretty much for any occasions. You can wear it for daily activities, office, gym, or hanging out with friends. It is suitable even during summers.
We recommend 5-6 sprays. Apply 2 on each arm, 1 on chest, 2 on the neck, and 1 spray on the back of your shirt.
There are no harsh tones in Nautica Voyage that could make you feel uncomfortable.
Pros
- Versatile
- Good quality of ingredients
- Can be worn during summer
- Value for money
- Blind buy worthy, also safe for gifting
- Good looking bottle
Cons
- Poor silage and projection (it will not create a scent bubble around you)
- The notes are simple and will not excite the perfume connoisseurs
Packaging and Pricing
The bottle has small nuances of the sea. The oceanic light blue colored liquid is visible through the glass bottle. The cap of Nautica voyage is made like the marine bollard on which the ships are tied on dock. It’s a nice subtle element that adds up to the overall theme.
Conclusion
- Scent- 8/10
- Longevity- 7/10
- Projection- 4/10
- Price Value- 9/10
Scent Buddy Rating- 7/10
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