By Dane
Nautica's Voyage is the polar opposite of something I'd normally like, and definitely not something I thought deserved a review, but upon hearing that the great Maurice Roucel was behind it, I gave it a shot.
Voyage is what I'd call a "safe" fragrance. Every stage of it reminds you of another fragrance, which in itself is quite genius. It has a similar concept to Estee Lauder's Beyond Paradise for Men (created by Calice Becker), but I'd say Voyage would appeal to a more mature crowd (both in scent and in packaging).
The fruity/melon topnote is quite attractive (almost in the vein of Roudnitska's melon accord), but vanishes quite rapidly to reveal a woody, slightly aquatic character. The fruit aspects then somehow return and create a successful, modern masculine accord that recalls Cool Water's glory days. A common musky, amber base follows.
Overall, Roucel has created a genius reinterpretation of several classics, and in my opinion, one-uped Calice Becker's Beyond Paradise in that category. If you want to check out the inspirations, try Grey Flannel, Cool Water, Diorella, and maybe even Platinum Egoiste (not the best inspiration, but its in there).
Year: 2006
Perfumer: Maurice Roucel
Notes: Green Leaf, Aquatic Notes, Moss, Woody Amber
Nautica's Voyage is the polar opposite of something I'd normally like, and definitely not something I thought deserved a review, but upon hearing that the great Maurice Roucel was behind it, I gave it a shot.
Voyage is what I'd call a "safe" fragrance. Every stage of it reminds you of another fragrance, which in itself is quite genius. It has a similar concept to Estee Lauder's Beyond Paradise for Men (created by Calice Becker), but I'd say Voyage would appeal to a more mature crowd (both in scent and in packaging).
The fruity/melon topnote is quite attractive (almost in the vein of Roudnitska's melon accord), but vanishes quite rapidly to reveal a woody, slightly aquatic character. The fruit aspects then somehow return and create a successful, modern masculine accord that recalls Cool Water's glory days. A common musky, amber base follows.
Overall, Roucel has created a genius reinterpretation of several classics, and in my opinion, one-uped Calice Becker's Beyond Paradise in that category. If you want to check out the inspirations, try Grey Flannel, Cool Water, Diorella, and maybe even Platinum Egoiste (not the best inspiration, but its in there).
Year: 2006
Perfumer: Maurice Roucel
