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Open Road EDT by Coach

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Open Road was a release from Coach in 2022. I wasn’t aware of this fragrance until I had the opportunity to buy a sample and just added it to my cart. It hasn’t seemed to get very much attention thus far, but is that a mistake? How does Open Road Smell? Is it actually worth a try?

What does Open Road by Coach Smell Like?

Notes include: lemon, red apple, lavender, Sichuan pepper, sage, vetiver, cedar, patchouli

My Full Wear Review

Here’s how Coach describes it: inspired by a road trip along the American coastline and the thrill of living for adventure. Woody and aromatic, it combines energizing Sichuan pepper with notes of lavender and vetiver.

Open Road does indeed open up with an aromatic freshness to it, but paired with the early Sichuan pepper spice. It’s got a crisp feeling from the light apple note that is present, even though, the lemon is the leader between those two.

The fruit notes are present, but this one doesn’t have too much juiciness and isn’t very sweet. More of a sharp lemon with that softer crisp apple. It is balanced with the pepper, calming lavender, and an earthiness from patchouli and emerging vetiver early on.

The patchouli is very light in the mix and only seems to be around for the first 20 minutes or so on my skin.

The next phase the lavender and Sichuan take over the main focus of the cologne. It’ll move more into its woody phase, but the top notes will have to burn off some more before the vetiver really comes into its own.

I’m surprised that the lavender doesn’t just dominate on my skin, but it is more of a shared power with the spiciness for this phase. Sage seems to peak through for a little while, just not an insane burst of the stuff or anything.

After maybe an hour, you’ve pretty much entered the dry down where vetiver reigns supreme. This gets very woody and clean, less spicy, and pretty straightforward and pleasant. Vetiver, lavender, and cedar are most of what I’m getting.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this is a lighter moderate fragrance. Not going to completely envelope you and leave a long trail, but its detectable and has a decent reach off of the skin. Open Road is one that you’ll sort of forget that you’re wear and then randomly catch a whiff of, hours into the wear.

I get about 7-7.5 hours of wear with this one from Coach. If you’ve ever tried any other fragrances from this brand, it’s about what they all seem to provide. Not terrible performance, just a tad above average, but never elite.

Seasonally, this is almost a year round wear. It’s very nice in the moderate temperatures that we’ve been having this week in spring. It could probably do quite well in warmer weather too. The extremes either way, might not be ideal, however.

It’s super versatile. Mostly for daytime use. But, within that it can go from casual situations to work. Not very luxurious or super formal. However, as something for when you just want to smell fresh and not have to overthink it, Open Road does the job.

Overall Impressions of Open Road

Overall, do I like Open Road? The opening act is pretty mid, but I do like that dry down. Even if it is super simple and not too original. This gets compared to K EDT by D&G, which I also have a sample of right now. They are fairly close, but K is a tad better to me.

This one is super basic, but I definitely don’t hate it at all. Sure, the lemon and Sichuan are kind of annoying up top, that’s the worst of it though.

The rest of the wear is pleasant and just a clean woody aromatic fragrance. It did have me sniffing my arm, every so often, because of how nice it was the other day.

The performance is nothing to brag about, though, it’s pretty good. I don’t think that this one is particularly a gem, but it might be worth checking out for some guys. The price has already dropped at some of the discount sites, so, you’ll probably be snagging a decent deal if you do want to check Open Road out.

Wild Rose by Coach

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Wild Rose is a newer release from Coach for 2022. I was able to get a hold of a sample of this perfume and give it a try recently. I really didn’t know anything about it going in, just got it along with some other fragrances I ordered. How does this smell? How long does it last? Is it even worth a try?

What does Coach Wild Rose Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, red currant, rose, jasmine, ambroxan, moss, tonka bean

Click here to try: Wild Rose from Coach

My Full Review

Here’s how Coach describes it: Feel the possibility. Wild Rose is our new scent inspired by the free-spirited beauty of a lush wildflower meadow.

Wild Rose opens up sparkling and fruity, with a nice bergamot top that is paired with a red currant note. The tart sweetness of the red currant is a good pairing with the more dominant citrus ingredient early on.

I was expecting this one to have a lot more rose than it does, based on the name. However, while it is there the rose isn’t a powerhouse in this one. It’s not really a deep red rose, either.

Actually early on, it smells like a mix of Delina and Burberry Her. Like if you sprayed Delina once to take some of the tartness away from a double spray of Her.

The same sort of soft rose and fruity blend you get with Delina, just with a creamy tonka bean instead of the light powder of the Parfums de Marly scent. Different note weightings, but a similar experience.

The dry down is where it really shifts from a Delina type of smell and more towards the Her and Baccarat Rouge 540 kind of finish.

The jasmine note becomes more prominent. Plus, ambroxan and a dry mossy note really gives you aspects of both of those perfumes. Jasmine, amber, and woods is found in BR 540.

But, with Wild Rose you still have a fruity top and more of a floral presence than that Kurkdjian perfume.

That’s about what you get with Coach Wild Rose: amber, fruits, light floral, and a bit of moss thrown in.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this one opens up with an above average ability to project itself and leave a trail. The bergamot and citrus sitting on top of an ambroxan base, gives Wild Rose an initial boost.

Thereafter, it is more of a moderate scent. It will project off of the skin well and people close by will notice it. This Coach just isn’t a total powerhouse.

Seasonally, it is pretty much a year round wear. Though, I’d avoid the extremes of cold and heat. The ambroxan can get kind of weird when it’s hot outside and I imagine it can be too sharp in the freezing temperatures.

Other than that, you’d be fine.

This does have good versatility. It’s attractive enough to be worn out at night or on a date. But, low key enough that it can be worn casually or as a daily fragrance. Not necessarily the most formal scent, but one should get plenty of use out of it.

Also, age range seems to be wide open. Not too girlish or too mature for younger ladies.

Overall Impressions of Wild Rose

Overall, do I like Wild Rose? Yes, while it isn’t wholly original it is quite an attractive fragrance. It reminds me of a lot of different popular scents, but doesn’t blindly copy any one of them and actually smells good.

I like the opening with the citrus and red currant. It favors Delina in some ways and is a better smelling perfume than Burberry Her. Very good energy and just a pleasant aroma to smell.

The performance is solid. It isn’t an amazing marathon run or a complete sillage beast, but I think that you get your money’s worth out of Wild Rose.

The dry down is very reminiscent of Burberry Her and BR 540, just with better fruity notes than the former, and without the saffron and cedar of the latter. Sure, every company seems to be creating this style of perfume nowadays, but Coach did well with this.

This is a perfume to check out. It doesn’t have any real weaknesses and seems to do everything you’d want to a reasonable degree.

Dreams Sunset EDP by Coach

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Coach has revamped its fragrance line up over the past few years. One of its newer offerings, is the Dreams series. Dreams Sunset is the second release and I got a hold of a sample to test out and put through its paces. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it even worth a try?

What does Dreams Sunset Smell Like?

Notes include: pear sorbet, jasmine, tonka bean, bergamot, vanilla, magnolia

Click here to try: Coach Dreams Sunset

My Full Review

Before we get into my review, let’s see how Coach Describes it: Coach Dreams Sunset is inspired by free-spirited adventures, with sunset on the horizon. It combines fresh pear sorbet with sensual notes of jasmine sambac and creamy tonka bean. 

Dreams Sunset opens up with a colder feeling of the bergamot note and the delicious pear sorbet. Even at this early stage, you are going to pick up the vanilla and tonka bean notes, which provide the rich creaminess.

Now, this one does have floral qualities as well. The jasmine and magnolia will come into greater play, as things move along. To my nose, Sunset has a greater amount of the magnolia.

It still has a freshness to it and doesn’t feel overly heavy with the vanilla note, even as it’s got a prominent role in the mix. The bergamot and pear will begin to lessen over the duration of the wear, but they don’t really seem to leave until the end.

However, Sunset Dreams does continue in its vanilla/floral/woody direction. Vanilla/tonka bean with a nice magnolia note and the jasmine playing a supporting role.

There isn’t a huge amount of development with this Coach fragrance. It’s a creamy and a touch powdery blend with floral highlights and the remaining fruity sweetness.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

To me, this one has a moderate projection, very much in line with the original Coach Dreams. As far as performance, I think they’re about identical.

You’re not going to blow out a room with this one, but the sillage is pretty good. It’ll project itself fine off of skin and give you a nice scent bubble.

Sunset lasted on my skin for between 7-8 hours, during testing. It really does have a solid performance overall and there isn’t too much to complain about here.

Seasonally, this one is great in moderate to warmer temperatures. Mainly, as a springtime wear, but it can venture into summer and autumn as well. Probably not the best in the extreme heat or cold, though.

This is an attractive daytime wear, that is safe enough for pretty much anywhere. Not too girly, but younger women can use it. Not too formal or a sexy nightlife beast. But, as an easy to wear, mass appealing perfume?

It’s got plenty of use case.

Overall Impressions of Dreams Sunset

Overall, do I like Dreams Sunset? I do. I think that it is slightly better than the original Dreams, which I thought was pretty good.

The pear sorbet and bergamot notes up top, really help sell it for me. I like how it pairs that initial cold feeling with a nice vanilla and tonka bean blend. A nice balance between sweet and creamy.

The performance, while not top notch, is still quite good. The scent will last around a full workday and doesn’t have a completely weak sillage.

The latter stages are going to be mostly vanilla and the two floral notes. So, if you’re not a fan of that style, you should probably go with something else. It does have a similar vibe to the Good Girl line, mainly Legere, but Dreams Sunset is less floral.

This is a worthwhile try, particularly if you like pear or vanilla based scents. It isn’t a pure play on either note, but you get a good experience with each. Give this one a go, it isn’t groundbreaking, but is a scent that’s easy to like.

Coach Floral EDP by Coach

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Coach Floral is a perfume that I’ve come across a number of times since its release in 2018, and I’ve always appreciated it. Recently, I got a sample included in an order from Macy’s, which gave me some time to further test it out and finally post a full review. How does Floral EDP smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does Coach Floral EDP Smell Like?

Notes include: citrus, pink pepper, pineapple sorbet, rose tea, jasmine, gardenia, musk, patchouli, wood

Click here to try: Coach Floral Eau De Parfum 1.0oz Spray

My Full Review

Before we get into my review, let’s see how Coach describes it: Coach Floral EDP is inspired by Coach’s signature leather Tea Roses. Combining fruity and floral notes with crystal musks, the unique scent perfectly embodies Coach’s feminine, free spirit.

Bright, sweet, fruity tart opening. The early stages are definitely leaning to the fruity floral end of the spectrum. The pineapple leads the way and is fantastic. Reminds me of the same note found in Coach Platinum for Men.

The pineapple is flanked by citrus notes, think lemon. The pink pepper is present giving it some further warmth and kick of spice. Fresh opening but the sorbet aspect of the pineapple, keeps Coach Floral feeling cold at the start.

It will quickly turn into a white floral with sweet fruity highlights. The gardenia will actually play the largest role, to my nose. The rose tea is the second strongest and not the actual focus.

Finishes into a fairly creamy white floral with woods and musk. Still sweet, just a pretty far distance from the opening act, but leans more tart to my nose. The shift from fruity/floral to the floral notes leading the way is fairly drastic, but it doesn’t completely change.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Coach Floral does start out with a bit of a powerful punch, but it will settle into something that is slightly above average in terms of how it projects. One thing’s for sure, it’s not a weak fragrance, it just won’t completely take over a room with normal amounts of spraying.

The longevity was also pretty darn good on my skin. During testing, it would stick around for 7-8 hours before completely fading away.

Seasonally, spring and summer. This is really great when it is warm outside and is my favorite from Coach’s women’s line for that purpose. The fruits will probably be out of place in the winter months, but from moderate to higher temperatures, Floral can be a go to.

It’s not particularly a formal fragrance, but it can be worn in most other situations during the summer. Leans more towards a daytime kind of perfume, but it could be utilized at night also. It has a fun attractiveness, rather than being sexy, but it should be pretty easy to pick up complements with Floral.

Overall Impressions of Coach Floral EDP

Do I like this perfume? I do enjoy it quite a bit and it’s the best current option from Coach for summertime wear. Is it super amazing or groundbreaking? No, but it smells nice and is a dynamic fruity floral that gives you plenty of real highlights.

Personally, I love the pineapple note that they’ve been using in Coach fragrances over the past few years. The opening act with the tart citrus and the pineapple is fun and upbeat.

You get that initial freshness, a bit of spice, and then a transformation into a gardenia and rose led scent. Creamy, woody, with the opening act still hanging around.

The performance is good enough for most purposes and it Coach Floral presents you with plenty of opportunity to wear it. Some may not like the tart/sweet aroma or find it to be somewhat basic. However, this one has plenty of mass appeal and is  just very pleasant and easy to wear. Pretty safe as a blind buy.

Coach Platinum EDP by Coach

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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

Click here to try: Coach New York Platinum Cologne for Men 3.3 fl.Oz Eau De Parfum Spray

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. So, if you’re a younger guy and want something that can get some attention, Platinum works for that.

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. The retail price is a bit high for the performance that you get out of it, but if you shop discounters, this can be a very wearable cologne.