Coach for Men by Coach

Coach for Men by Coach is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2017. Created by IFF perfumers Anne Flipo and Bruno Jovanovic.

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Pear, Bergamot, Kumquat, Lavender, Grapefruit
• Middle Notes: Cardamom, Geranium, Coriander
• Base Notes: Ambergris, Suede, Amberwood, Haitian Vetiver

About the Fragrance

A woody scent with a fresh, green opening, Coach for Men opens with green nashi pear, bergamot, and kumquat, leading to a spiced heart of cardamom, coriander, and geranium. The base settles into a smooth accord of Haitian vetiver, suede, and ambergris. Actor James Franco is the face of the fragrance, embodying the ideal of a cool American guy.

What People Say

Pros

• Fresh, clean, and professional vibe
• Unique, juicy pear and bergamot opening
• Extremely versatile for any occasion
• Easy blind buy for beginners
• Modern, youthful, and crowd-pleasing profile
• Reliable year-round daily fragrance
• Safe, non-offensive choice for the office
• Great value at discount prices
• High compliment getter, especially from women
• Smooth suede and ambergris drydown

Cons

• Poor longevity, typically 4-6 hours
• Becomes a skin scent very quickly
• Underwhelming performance in cold weather
• Weak projection after the first hour
• Requires frequent respraying throughout the day
• Lacks uniqueness for experienced collectors
• Overpriced for the performance level
• Generic 'men’s clothing store' scent profile
• Synthetic chemical feel in the opening
• Too similar to common blue fragrances