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nautica Regatta for men
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Regatta for men

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aquatic
Aromatic
Musky
Spicy
EDC · 2009 · mens

Nautica Regatta for Men is a 2009 eau de cologne from the American nautical lifestyle brand, positioned as an accessible aquatic fragrance for everyday wear.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, and a spicy cardamom kick that gives immediate freshness. The heart develops into a marine-tinged composition with clary sage, mint, and a synthetic sea water accord that anchors the aquatic character without veering too sweet or herbal. Musk and woodsy base notes provide subtle grounding, preventing the scent from feeling too thin or fleeting for an EDC. The overall profile is clean and aromatic, leaning into fresh and musky accords rather than heavily aquatic florals.

Regatta suits anyone seeking a straightforward, sporty fragrance for daytime or office settings where restraint is valued. The citrus-to-musk trajectory makes it versatile across seasons, though it works best in warm weather when aquatics feel most natural. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader profiles, this fragrance aligns with your sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
90%
Fresh
93%
Green
71%
Aquatic
100%
Aromatic
93%
Musky
100%
Spicy
21%
Sweet
43%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Orange
Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Dry, slightly fruity, and intensely herbal, clary sage has a warm, tea-like quality with faintly floral and nutty facets. It's the more sophisticated sibling of regular sage, used in Eau Sauvage and countless classic masculines for its clean, Mediterranean character. Simultaneously natural and refined.
Marigold
Marigold
Pungent, earthy, and bitter-green, marigold is one of perfumery's more challenging florals. Unlike romantic rose or sweet jasmine, marigold smells of sun-warmed earth and slightly sharp greenery with a medicinal edge. It adds a grounded, uncommon naturalness to compositions that want to smell genuinely alive.
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Sea Water
Sea Water
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Woodsy Notes
Woodsy Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match96% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Tactician
Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus90%
Fresh93%
Green71%
Aquatic100%
Aromatic93%
Fragrance Family
Aquatic/Marine
EDC

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What does nautica Regatta for men smell like? +
Nautica Regatta for Men is a 2009 eau de cologne from the American nautical lifestyle brand, positioned as an accessible aquatic fragrance for everyday wear. The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, and a spicy cardamom kick that gives immediate freshness. The heart develops into a marine-tinged composition with clary sage, mint, and a synthetic sea water accord that anchors the aquatic character without veering too sweet or herbal. Musk and woodsy base notes provide subtle grounding, preventing the scent from feeling too thin or fleeting for an EDC. The overall profile is clean and aromatic, leaning into fresh and musky accords rather than heavily aquatic florals. Regatta suits anyone seeking a straightforward, sporty fragrance for daytime or office settings where restraint is valued. The citrus-to-musk trajectory makes it versatile across seasons, though it works best in warm weather when aquatics feel most natural. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader profiles, this fragrance aligns with your sensibilities.
What are the notes in nautica Regatta for men? +
Top: Bergamot, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Orange. Heart: Clary Sage, Marigold, Mint, Sea Water. Base: Musk, Woodsy Notes.
What fragrance family is Regatta for men? +
nautica Regatta for men belongs to the Aquatic/Marine fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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