Nautica Blue
NauticaEau de Toilette2005
Side by side
Nautica Blue vs. Penguin Ice Blue
Is Nautica Blue better than Penguin Ice Blue?
Penguin Ice Blue rates higher with the community, while Nautica Blue wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
BergamotCedarwoodSandalwood
fruityfreshwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Nautica Blue and Penguin Ice Blue?
| Nautica Blue | Penguin Ice Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2005 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Nautica Blue and Penguin Ice Blue smell?
Nautica Blue
Fruity
Aquatic
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Penguin Ice Blue
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Fresh
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nautica Blue and Penguin Ice Blue share?
Top
BergamotPeachPineapple
BergamotMandarin OrangeLavender
Heart
JasmineWater Lily
Lily of the ValleyMediterranean BasilMoss
Base
CedarwoodMuskSandalwood
AmberCedarwoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Nautica Blue or Penguin Ice Blue?
| Nautica Blue | Penguin Ice Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nautica Blue and Penguin Ice Blue?
This is a no-nonsense summer fragrance that does exactly what it promises without reinventing the wheel. The pineapple opening is restrained enough not to veer into candy territory, and the woody.Nautica Blue
Original Penguin doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here, and honestly? That honesty is the whole point. Ice Blue keeps things straightforward, clean and simple.Penguin Ice Blue
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