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Score
82/100

Nautica

Voyage EDT

2006

A drugstore cologne with designer manners.

Nautica Voyage
green
fruity
floral

The budget-aquatic benchmark and one of the most-worn fragrances in the sub-$30 category for nearly two decades — Maurice Roucel's 2006 Nautica creation. A green-aquatic masculine with a distinctive green-apple-leaf opening over a mimosa-lotus heart and a woody-amber base.

The take

What works

  • Aquatic freshness at drugstore money
  • Intro-level scent that punches well above its price
  • Crowd-friendly without being offensive

Trade-offs

  • Longevity is mediocre — two resprays required
  • Smells like a starter kit, not an endgame

Notes

Top

Green LeafGreen LeafAppleApple

Mid

MimosaMimosaLotusLotus

Base

MuskMuskCedarCedarOakmossOakmossAmberAmber

Performance

Longevity
4–6 hours
Projection
Within a foot
Sillage
Close trail

When to wear

Spring72%
Summer100%
Fall13%
Winter6%
Day91%
Night11%

Occasions

OfficeCasualBeach

Gender

Leans masculine
$15–$30Great value
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Smells like

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nautica Voyage smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Nautica Voyage Intense (74%), Nautica Midnight Voyage (64%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Nautica Voyage last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 55/100) with moderate projection.

When should you wear Nautica Voyage?

Best in summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to office, casual, beach.

Is Nautica Voyage worth it?

At $15–$30, yes for this tier. Aquatic freshness at drugstore money. Intro-level scent that punches well above its price.

Details

Perfumer
Maurice Roucel