Nautica Classic (1992)
by Nautica

I regret admitting I used to own this several years ago. I hated it back then (a gift from a friend... or was it an enemy). One of the most annoying fragrances I have smelled. Very aquatic and cloying. Avoid this puppy like the plague!

19th August, 2011.

The first whiff of bitter citrus, dry fruits, spices and grass is a fist on your stomach, a firce lemony and grassy blast too much harsh, durable and alcoholic to be tollerated by many. In a second phase a sort of woodsy and deeply floral softness tames the bitterness in a sort of ambery-musky slightly pungent smell with an hint of aromatic feel and acidity that reminds the breeze of the sea. The heavy usage of aldehydes imprints an airy temperament to the juice. Unfortunately it smells too synthetic and the faint wake lasts just for a while.

3rd July, 2011.

Simple and temporary eau that already loses its muscle before you can even make it out the door. Quite possibly the shortest lifespan of any cologne on the mainstream market today. The real 2 minute man. Certainly does a great job of capturing the ocean in a bottle, but as Nautica has progressed and gotten richer and even less experimental, they have gotten closer to the ocean than the original scent here, see Island Voyage.
Gaudelli recently passed away last April and I think he certainly came out with something original and groundbreaking for its time. This is the cologne that put Nautica on the mainstream fragrance map and for that it certainly garners instant recognition, deserved or not.
Nothing to really seek out. A very short-lasting frag that is best used as an aftershave than a cologne given its abysmal trajectory and staying power. Still, one should know it and recognize its historic significance, and for that alone it warrants discussion. if you are new to the Nautica name, take a stronger look at some of their more recent creations for an initiation. You can always find this one after Christmas in the drugstore bargain bins and it certainly maintains its street cred among amateurs as instantly recognizable because of the clothing line, though it is one of the aquatic originals. But ultimately Nautica Classic isn´t worth the green for all that synthetic green inside the bottle. Dies one of the fastest deaths consistently, but for a few brief and flashing moments it emits a nice odor. Nothing to seek out for more than novelty and nice packaging.

18th January, 2011. (Last Edited: 18th March, 2011.)

This plays on the olfactory senses quite like citrus cleaning products, which rather repulses me. I would say give this cologne the heave ho out of your wishlist or collection, me sadly but gratefully out of my collection. I should not have bought this stinky gift set, FYI! WARNING: DO NOT BUY!

Overall: Two Stars
Longevity: Three Stars
Projection: Four Stars
Intangibles: One Star

Final Grade: D- for Don't ever get!

18th December, 2010.

One of the most disgusting smells I've ever encountered. Smells like feces.

14th December, 2010.

PHHHHHHHHSSSSSTTTTTTTTT, PHHHHHHHHSSSSSTTTTTTTTT, OMG this is good, OMG it is gone!!!!!! What did it smell like???, I forgot!!!!!!!

3rd October, 2010.