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NauticaDiscontinued

Competition for Men (EDC)

1997

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Versions Timeline

1997

Competition for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$55 – $90

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"Nautica Competition for Men is a fresh, sporty fragrance launched in 1997. Its opening combines crisp apple and bergamot with cooling spearmint for a bright, energetic start. Jasmine, amber, and moss form an aromatic and lightly earthy heart. Vetiver, oak, and musk create a masculine woody foundation. The overall character is clean, sharp, outdoorsy, and subtly oriental. The original blue-bottle release is particularly associated with nostalgic appeal and is regarded as distinct from the later 2003 relaunch."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Windy
Hot

Moods

Energetic
Fresh
Confident
Adventurous
Youthful

Occasions

Casual
Daily Use
Outdoor Activity
Sport
Travel

Fun Facts

The original 1997 release is associated with a blue bottle.

A 2003 Nautica Competition release used a different formula and should not be confused with the 1997 original.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
FreshFruityCitrusGreenFloralResinousEarthyWoodyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

apple
bergamot
spearmint
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

jasmine
amber
moss
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

vetiver
oak
musk

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A fresh, masculine, sporty scent with a crisp apple, bergamot, and spearmint opening, followed by an aromatic mossy heart and woody vetiver-musk base. It is valued for its nostalgic character and is often considered more appealing than the later relaunch. Longevity is generally modest, and the original release is difficult to find through regular retail channels.”

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