Coach Green by Coach

If this fragrance were an athlete, it would be Usain Bolt: it breaks all records in the first few seconds, but you wouldn’t ask it to run for more than a couple of minutes. The opening is vibrant, almost intoxicating; you’d want a swimming pool full of it and dive right in. Sweet, acidic, kiwi with citrus and ambroxan. A bit synthetic, so what? After the kiwi magic and that luminescence fade, the ambroxan with geranium and rosemary takes over, perhaps lavender. If it reminds you of Dior Sauvage, I tested them together: Dior is darker due to the spices and has more woody body, whereas Coach Green is a herbal, green, soapy version of Sauvage. After 40 minutes, only the Zest soap scent remains; if you like smelling like you’ve had a shower but haven’t rinsed off, this is for you. Is it worth it? Yes, for $45, but I don’t think so for more. Paying for moments of grandeur is pointless unless it’s just for yourself, but I want to project onto others. If what you project is mediocre, there’s little point in it.

As the notes suggest, the opening smells quite of kiwi; then it fades into a citrus/woody accord. There’s a bitter note that doesn’t quite convince me, perhaps the rosemary. Overall, it’s a very good men’s fragrance for everyday wear. It’s not standout, but if you want to smell manly and modern, it’s perfect. In short: a little sweet, citrusy, fully woody and aromatic. Not so youthful for a teenager, nor so mature for someone over 40.

I’ve worn it for a while; it’s my work fragrance and it suits me well. It’s rich, neither too youthful nor too mature. In the dry-down, it reminds me of Polo Green from 2019, but with sweet touches. I got it at an excellent price. I do recommend it, although I read many purists who, if it’s not a masterpiece, immediately say it’s bad. They’ll enjoy it.

It smells like the regular Coach with a kiwi note, but with less projection and longevity. I’ll let it macerate for a while to see if it improves.

Coach Green is fresh, aromatic, herbal, and woody. At first, it smells citrusy; I detect more bergamot than kiwi, with herbs that combine well. Then it becomes more aromatic, featuring ambroxan and a fougère geranium; that phase is my favourite and smells very attractive. As it dries, it retains the herbal, woody, and mossy character. It suits all year round and any day, especially for daily use, perhaps not for formal events, but it’s very versatile. The longevity is short, around six hours with good initial projection. I like it, it smells good, and it’s masculine. Some compare it to Sauvage or Legend by Montblanc; certainly, it has echoes of both, but it’s worth trying. The scent convinces me, though I hope for a better price. Of the line, the first Coach is the most original, but this Green isn’t bad either.

I’ve tried it a couple of times. The first to test and the second to confirm: the juicy kiwi opening lasts between 2 and 5 minutes on the atomic clock. Not one more. Then comes a medley of fresh and fruity notes, which aren’t kiwi, with a handful of ambroxan. It reminds me of 80% of the perfumes ruling the stands in perfumeries today, like Polo Red Intense. The good thing is it’s not very expensive. Nothing. Chuff. Disappointing. That kiwi, which caught my attention, isn’t worth even making me want to go to the bathroom, but the average user will surely like it. Performance isn’t bad. By the way, the bottle is good; it fell off the Druni shelf when I tried to place it and didn’t break (to my delight), the bloody thing.

The initial aroma is very rich, fresh, green, a bit acidic from the kiwi. After 20 minutes it reminded me of another; when I took a whiff to remember, indeed it resembled Prada Carbon, without the carbon note, but it reminded me quite a bit. Sauvage? No. At another time it approached Legend by Montblanc a little. That’s my perception, I’m not saying it has to be that way, just to help a little, and it’s pleasant.

I’ve just tried this new Coach. It smells fresh, fruity, and woody, with a fougère vibe that reminds me of Sauvage Very Cool as it dries down. The fruitiness is like sweet, ripe kiwi, though the perfume itself is barely sweet. The kiwi, citrus, cedar, and moss notes blend well. It’s super versatile, ideal if you’re unsure what to wear. However, the longevity is poor; it loses strength after two hours. For the price, it’s a pleasant launch, enjoyable but not groundbreaking, perfect for hot weather. If you like Sauvage Very Cool, you might like this. Salut. Update: after three hours, it barely smells at all—the longevity is very weak.