Coach Platinum EDP by Coach

For this entry into my ever running series of men’s fragrance reviews, with have a newer release from Coach New York called, Coach Platinum for Men. This comes on the heels, of the pretty popular fragrance, Coach for Men. How does this one stand up? What’s it smell like? How long does it last? Is it worth a buy?

What Does Coach Platinum for Men Smell Like?

Notes include: vanilla, sage, sandalwood, pineapple, leather, patchouli, black pepper, geranium, juniper berries

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My Full Wear Review

Coach Platinum opens up with pineapple, juniper berries, black pepper, and sage. Also, there is the ever present vanilla. It sort of smells like a spicier Dylan Blue mixed with Sauvage EDP, with an extra heaping of vanilla. Don’t worry, smelling like other fragrances, will be a common theme with this scent.

I actually like the pineapple and juniper mix up top, its fun and delightful. However, the pineapple craps out pretty quick, and the juniper is left on its own. At this stage, it is a battle to smell like a mix between Sauvage EDP and Luna Rossa Carbon.

It’s weird to have the Sauvage comparison, as there isn’t an ambroxan note listed. However, Coach Platinum does give off that effect.

It goes back and forth between smelling like those two fragrances, for a while. Finally, it decides that it wants to smell like a version of Carbon, with vanilla, leather, and sage. The vanilla becomes the strongest note, with a smooth leather in there.

The sage, along with other notes, substitute for the lavender found in Carbon. Gives Platinum a more aromatic spice, which I do enjoy.

The vanilla and leather, sit on top of sandalwood, at the end. I have to say, this part is quite enjoyable to smell on my skin. I dig it.

So, that’s it. Take Luna Rossa Carbon, add lots of vanilla, throw in some leather, and you have Coach Platinum for Men (for the most part).

I don’t want to make it sound bad, as I like all of these scents, as well as Coach Platinum for Men. It is just that, I’m sick of this formula, that every designer feels the need to replicate.

How Long Does it Last? What’s the Sillage Like?

The sillage of Coach Platinum, is not all that powerful. It’s not weak, but, pretty middle of the road. It’s not going to be a powerhouse scent, though, it is noticeable. At its absolute peak, it probably radiates maybe 7 feet from the skin, before it falls back inwards shortly thereafter.

It lasts on my skin in the 6-7 hour range, with normal sprays. The last few hours, sit really close to the skin, however. The opening act hangs around for 45 minutes or so, which is when this fragrance is at its most unique.

Even though it reminds me of other scents, it melded them into something very nice, and I wish that had continued.

When Should You Wear it?

Seasonally, I think that this would work in anything but the hottest climates. It’s not a heavy aroma, but it does have some warmth that wouldn’t fare too well in the heat. Coach Platinum is very versatile, in that respect.

It can serve as a daily wear, for a nighttime scent, and fits with any age group. However, it does skew towards the youthful end of the spectrum. This is an attractive scent, it will get complemented by people, and seems to get positive responses fairly widespread.

I would say that it leans more as a casual fragrance than anything formal. For those sorts of events, I would probably go with another option.

Overall

Overall, do I think Coach Platinum is a buy? In general, yes. For me personally, no. That’s not to say, I’m not going to use my mini spray of this one, I will. However, It doesn’t offer me enough differences between, Luna Rossa Carbon and Sauvage EDP. The sage and vanilla are nice.

The very last bit of the wear, when the vanilla is out in full force is great, and so is the opening pineapple. Actually, the more that I have worn this, the more I enjoy the opening and get bothered by the rest. I want the pineapple to stick around, as I think that part of the fragrance is excellent.

I wish that they had taken that aspect of the cologne and just ran with it to create something truly new and unique. The opening act with something other than that vanilla and leathery finish would have been awesome.

Platinum for Men is a good scent. The performance is decent, but it gets lost in the shuffle, for me. I’d rather wear the other mentioned fragrances, than this one, and there’s just no room for it in my rotation. I will say, if you want a more low key scent in this style, Coach Platinum would be a nice pick up.

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