Coach Blue Cologne (2023) Full Review – Do You Need It?
Blue Cologne.
One of the most wearable from the brand.
Coach Blue Cologne was released in 2020. It is based on citrus, spice, amber, and wood. It lasts six to seven hours on the skin with light projection. In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Yet, we only endorse fragrances we’ve personally used or are highly recommended by trusted peers. You can learn more about our Disclaimer & Disclosure here.
Table of Contents
What Does Coach Blue Cologne Smell Like?
The opening is based on citric lime and absinthe. Despite absinthe’s intense green and bitter nature, it actually tones down the sharpness of lime. The overarching emphasis of the opening is brightness. It grabs your attention in a different way than your typical bergamot, lemon, or grapefruit.
The interesting part of the opening is the body wash vibe. It is not as extreme as a shower gel in Versace Dylan Blue. However, the ozonic notes give it a clean and aquatic feel. Black spices are paired with the lime and absinthe, and all sit atop an amber backbone.
There’s not much of a mid. Once the lime and absinthe fade, cedar fills the void. The rest of the wear is a dominant amber and cedar combination with fresh accents from the top notes. It is the typical development of a blue fragrance.
Coach Blue Cologne notes:
TOP NOTES
- Lime
- Absinthe
MID NOTES
- Ozonic Notes
- Black Pepper
BASE NOTES
- Cedar
- Amber
Performance
The longevity ranges from six to seven hours with light projection. The first two to three hours it is present. After this period, it recedes to a soft ambiance and eventually a skin scent at the five to six-hour mark. It makes the fragrance more wearable, but even then, it is a bit light.
The sillage is not much better. If you move, it will push out further, but nothing that will leave a scent trail as you walk. This performance is with five sprays.
Despite being a blue fragrance, this is exclusively spring and summer wear. It doesn’t have a dense heart that helps it last. As for occasions, it is all. It is a nice office wear since it is light and non-offensive.
The mass appeal and likability are slightly above average. It is easy to get along with this fragrance as it is subtle and polite. Lastly, the uniqueness is average. I would knock it for being a blue fragrance and having the same scent profile as so many others. Yet, I have to credit it for the unique lime and absinthe opening.
Final Words
Is Coach Blue Cologne worth it? No. I enjoyed the scent, which never came off as synthetic – this is always a good start. However, I struggle with its uniqueness. All blue fragrances have the same scent development but with their respective twist…
Sauvage EDP is the king of compliments and beast-mode performance, Bleu de Chanel EDP is the best date-night blue, YSL Y EDP is the easiest to wear, and so on. I ask myself, what’s so special about Coach Blue Cologne?
Well, isn’t it affordable? Certainly, only $40 for a 100mL. However, Versace Dylan Blue is only $47 for a 100mL bottle and is a significantly better scent and performer. In short, Coach Blue Cologne is a good fragrance, but there are better choices.
If you try Coach Blue Cologne, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.