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NauticaEau de Toilette · EST. 2006

Voyage

Voyage by Nautica is a men's warm oriental Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, built around aquatic, fresh, green. It opens with apple and water lotus and dries down to cedar and musk.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2006RETAIL: $15 - $35
The Quick Answer

Voyage opens on apple and water lotus, moves through mimosa and lily of the valley, and dries down to cedar and musk. At $15 - $35 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with moderate (5-7h) on skin. Reasonably safe to blind buy if the note list appeals to you.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.1
Expert
6.4
Longevity
6.4
Sillage
10.0
Versatility
9.3
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.15/mlBased on the lowest street price ($15) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • apple
  • water lotus
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • mimosa
  • lily of the valley
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • cedar
  • musk
  • amber

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ToiletteMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Composed by Undisclosed for Nautica in 2006, Voyage sits in the clean aquatic space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.

The Opening

It opens on apple, water lotus, a clean aquatic and juicy fruit introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a floral heart of mimosa, lily of the valley forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

Hours later it resolves into a dry woods and golden amber foundation — cedar, musk, amber — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
apple and water lotus opening. Moderate, arm's-length projection.
Hour 4
mimosa and lily of the valley heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
cedar and musk base emerges. Becoming a skin scent.
Hour 8
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
6.4/10
Sillage
6.4/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.6/10

Who Should Buy Voyage

Voyage leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward clean aquatic and juicy fruit compositions and want a more moderate, easy-going wear, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORModerate (5-7h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
50%
NIGHT
50%
GENDER INDEXMasculine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸27%
SUMMER ☀️23%
AUTUMN 🍂26%
WINTER ❄️23%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

apple and water lotus lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

mimosa and lily of the valley take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 8
Early dry-down

cedar and musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Skin-close
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of cedar and musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (27% seasonal fit)
  • Autumn / Fall (26% seasonal fit)
  • Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

25/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Balanced, conventional profile with no major red flags
In its favour
  • Nothing in the published notes suggests an unusually divisive scent.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does Voyage last?
As an Eau de Toilette, Voyage projects moderate and typically lasts in the moderate (5-7h) range on skin. Warmer skin and cooler weather push it toward the top of that range.
What season is Voyage best for?
Its warm oriental character performs best in spring and summer, where the freshness stays crisp. The season vectors above show the full breakdown.
Is Voyage worth buying?
At $15 - $35, Voyage offers a recognisable signature. Sample first if you are sensitive to warm oriental fragrances — it sits closer to familiar than groundbreaking in its category.
Can I wear Voyage to the office?
Yes, within reason. Voyage sits at a moderate moderate projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Voyage good for summer?
Not really. Voyage scores only 23% for summer — heat tends to amplify its cedar and musk base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Voyage should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Voyage has moderate projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its moderate (5-7h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Voyage safe for sensitive skin?
Voyage is an alcohol-based eau de toilette and its note list includes materials such as apple, water lotus and mimosa, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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