Blue Sail by Nautica
Men 2017
Description
Blue Sail by Nautica is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2017, this composition features green leaves and apple in the top notes; aquatic notes in the heart; and musk, amber, and moss in the base.
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Key notes
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Top
green leaves
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Heart
aquatic notes
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Base
musk
Community
211 votes
- Positive 72%
- Negative 8.1%
- Neutral 20%
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Leading answer I own it
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Leading answer Like it
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Season
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306 votes
Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Blue Sail
Blue Sail by Nautica is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2017, this composition features green leaves and apple in the top notes; aquatic notes in the heart; and musk, amber, and moss in the base.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Soft
167 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
150 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
163 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
159 votes
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HarryPSG82
I didn’t trust it at first, but my mum gave it to me because she didn’t like it herself. Well, it lasts 4-5 hours on clothes and skin and smells delicious. Incredible price for these 100ml: it’s a multi-purpose fragrance, suitable for going out and perfect for boys and young men, whether for quick prayers or heading to a party. It has better soul and longevity than Voyage Sport, which has become rather dated. My area is tropical and dry, and this is ideal for summer.
JPFernaud
Blue Sail: Starts fresh and green with apple, then blends into the marine notes. In the dry down it sounds softer and more masculine. It lasts 1-2 hours on the skin, 3 on clothes. It’s simple but well-made; the fruity opening is rich and evolves beautifully with the marine notes. It serves all day, but in the heat it really shines. For 5€ it’s madness; it delivers on its promise, round and with the three Bs.
JPFernaud
Blue Sail: Fresh, green opening with hints of apple. Middle: the opening persists and marine notes blend in. Dry down: the whole previous combination softened and more masculine. Projection 1-2 hours, longevity 3 hours. Verdict: fresh and green. It’s simple but very well made; the fruity-green opening is rich and changes quickly once the marine notes arrive. Can be worn anytime, but in the heat its potential really shows. Unbeatable quality/price at around £5; it delivers on its promise and is rounded with the three Bs.
Chewbacca71
It smells very fresh and is frankly good for hot weather; you can take it to the gym. But it fails on longevity and projection, lasting a maximum of 1-2 hours. If you buy it, bring a travel atomiser to revive it every hour, or use it at home as a splash to smell good all day.
Chewbacca71
Smells very good and is fresh, perfect for a hot day or taking to the gym. The issue is longevity and projection: at most one or two hours. If you buy it, I recommend carrying a travel atomiser to revive it every hour or two, or use it at home as a splash to smell nice throughout the day.
patocapo02
Nautica Blue Sail captures the essence of a sea breeze: fresh and dynamic. Sparkling opening of citrus and fresh fruits that give vitality. Middle notes of sage and coriander add freshness, like being on the deck of a sailboat. The base of woods and amber gives structure and longevity without being heavy. The nautical bottle with blues and clean lines evokes casual elegance. Ideal for daily use or when you’re looking for that marine energy breeze.
Itachisix
Smells great; you can detect the herbal note and the sweetness of green apple with a salty aquatic touch; at the base there are woods that make it very masculine. It’s good for young people aged 14 to 25, for going to school or the office in extreme heat. It’s very economical, lasts about 4-5 hours projecting well for the first hour; afterwards the scent stays strong on the skin.
TinDines
Light and diluted mixture, falling below commercial EDTs like Dolce Gabbana. It has the Nautica base, but the main note ruins the expectations of connoisseurs looking for something fresh, green, and with juicy apple. It would have been great to feel Nautica’s mastery, which has the quality for clean and natural notes, but the market is full of this and the wheel was invented a long time ago. Here they take advantage of international sales spikes and make many dilutions. What’s in here? The ‘DNA’ of Nautica very diluted with insufficient green notes for the apple, which gets lost in a synthetic coumarin base that gives it strength. The rest is musk, amber and moss that don’t soil, give it body and almost save it. For the price, I wouldn’t mind finding a slightly off-key fruity with apple, but the omnipresent, off-key synthetic coumarin dominates. I prefer Nautica Blue, which is what you expect, but with a sweet peach aroma. 🍑 There are worse things; this ‘matanichos’ shouts ‘mátamenicho’ 😬😬 1 Salute 🎉
Darwinter
Synthetic but rich. Evokes freshness, movement, youth. On my skin it lasts about 1 hour. Very good to refresh the mind or change scent. That apple opening isn’t natural, but it’s not the Hugo Boss one, which I find heavy and unpleasant; this is harmless and very cheerful. A fragrance that keeps memories, even if they’re fleeting.
Darwinter
It smells synthetic but rich. It gives freshness, movement and youthfulness. On my skin it lasts an hour. It’s brilliant for refreshing the mind or changing your scent. The apple opening isn’t natural, unlike the heavy Hugo Boss one; this is harmless and cheerful. It keeps memories of fleeting moments.
albertodeline
It arrived by mistake; I wanted Nautica Blue but ordered this Sail by accident. I’m keeping it because I liked it. It reminds me a lot of Calvin Klein One, which I love, and it’s good for summer in Santander, a coastal area. 100ml for less than £10, gifted.
Randow
One of the best in quality/price. Smells fresh and clean, you feel like using more because it doesn’t bore. Mainly for good weather; perhaps not for winter or night, but for summer and day, without a doubt, a very, very good purchase.
KristianCP
I never wanted to try it until someone gifted it to me. At first it smells fresh, perhaps a little artificial, but it doesn’t bother me. I see it as a summer cologne; it’s not as bad as people say and is cheap for the price. Ideal for the gym, the beach or festivals; a perfect aid.
KristianCP
I never had curiosity, but it was gifted to me. Agreeing with some without being a snob, it’s a fresh scent, perhaps slightly artificial, but personally I don’t dislike it. I see it as a helper cologne for summer activities. It doesn’t seem as bad as they say, and judging by its price, it’s quite affordable if you want a little help after the gym, beach, festival, etc.
Calschpenalista
Met with it in the shopping centre where the perfume counters were promoting it. The sales assistant dabbed it on my wrist reluctantly; the initial blast was super synthetic, like floor cleaner, so I kept walking. But after 40 minutes or so, suddenly an incredible scent hit me. I thought someone was near until I realised it was my own wrist. It transformed from floor cleaner to something clean, marine, fruity and brilliant. I had no choice but to buy it. The longevity is poor, lasting 3-4 hours, though if you apply a lot it can stretch to 6. The trail is short, making it ideal for sport or the office.