Coach Green by Coach

If this fragrance were an athlete, it would be Usain Bolt: in the first few seconds, it breaks all records, but you wouldn’t ask it to run for more than a couple of minutes. The opening is vibrant, almost intoxicating; you want a swimming pool full of this and jump 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, maybe lavender. If it smells like Dior’s Sauvage, I tested them together: Dior is darker due to spices and has more woody depth, while Coach Green is a herbal, green, soapy take on Sauvage. After 40 minutes, only the Zest soap scent remains; if you like smelling like you just showered but didn’t rinse off, this is for you. Is it worth it? Yes, for $45, but I don’t think so for more. Paying for moments of greatness is pointless unless it’s just for yourself, but I want to project onto others. If what you project is mediocre, it doesn’t make much sense.

As the notes suggest, the opening smells quite like kiwi; then it fades into a citrus/woody blend. There’s a bitter note that doesn’t fully 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 masculine and modern, it’s perfect. In short: a bit sweet, citrusy, fully woody, and aromatic. Not too youthful for a teenager, nor too mature for someone over 40.

So green, very green! I love the kiwi note even though it doesn’t last long; afterwards, it’s woods, moss, and herbs. It’s my go-to; if I don’t know what to wear, it always works. It’s versatile for climates, definitely for morning or everyday use.

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 2019, but with sweet touches. I got it at an excellent price. I do recommend it, even though I read many purists say if it’s not a masterpiece, it’s bad. They’ll enjoy it.

I smell it like regular Coach plus the kiwi note, though with lower projection and longevity. I’ll let it macerate for a bit.

Another Coach bloff. Yes, it’s sweet and doesn’t smell bad, but that’s it. The kiwi note is synthetic and sometimes reminds me of Capri Sun pouch juices. And it’s not cheap. Seeing the similarities, does it smell like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme? Seriously? Nothing alike in that regard. Coach Green is expensive just to smell like Capri-Sun kiwi. At that level, it’s Aeropostale quality.

The initial aroma is very rich, fresh, green, a bit acidic from the kiwi. After 20 minutes, it reminded me of another; when I smelled some to recall, indeed it resembled Prada Carbon, minus the carbon note, but it reminded me quite a bit. Sauvage? No. At another moment, it approached Legend by Montblanc somewhat. That’s my perception, I’m not saying it has to be, just to help a bit, and it’s pleasant.

I just picked up this new Coach. It smells fresh, fruity, and woody. It has a fougère vibe and when it dries, it reminds me of Sauvage Very Cool. The fruitiness is like a 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 don’t know what to wear. The longevity is short; after two hours, it loses its punch. For the price, it’s a good launch—pleasant but not groundbreaking, perfect for hot weather. If you like Sauvage Very Cool, you might like this too. Salut. Update: after three hours, it barely smells; the longevity is very poor.