Sniff-n-Tell: Coach’s First Scent

March 26, 2007 | 10:30 am

Coach may have mastered the purse, but they are novices in the perfume market. The venerable leather goods company is trying its hand at fragrances by introducing the company’s first ever scent aptly called “The Fragrance.” President and creative director, Reed Krakoff, says it was inspired by genet, a wildflower from the South of France, and is a mix of florals, like mimosa and jasmine, with a touch of vanilla. Translation: the scent is young, clean and light, perfect for everyday wear– especially in the upcoming summer heat. A 1.7 oz bottle (left) of “The Fragrance” can be bought for $68 at coach.com or try the mini purse spray for $42 in a monagrammed silver tube. Are you going to try Coach’s new fragrance?

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Heather S. March 26th, 2007

Sounds like a good scent– I’m always looking for something light and jasmine-y! And I hate to be vain, but that bottle would look gorgeous sitting on my dresser

shopoholic March 26th, 2007

I am not the coach type of person, i mean they have okay things. i am more of a jimmy choo, marc jacobs, chanel and dior type of person.

Sara March 26th, 2007

I smelled the new Coach scent this weekend and I was unimpressed. It is too floral for me. I prefer a more citrus scent.

Autumn March 26th, 2007

I love Coach so I had to try their perfume. It is a bit strong initially (one spritz will do since it is a true parfum) but it mellows (thanks to the hint of vanilla) into a nice floral. It is perfect for spring and the purse spray is very cute! I admit it is not for everyone - especially if you prefer musk-based scents - but it is still pretty.

Kristen March 26th, 2007

I have this, and love it. I get lots of compliments.

Kay March 26th, 2007

I smelled a sample of this is my new O magazine and I was really surprised. I loved that it was so light and feminine. I am definitely planning on picking this up.

Stacie March 26th, 2007

I have the fragance along w/the new Hamptons bag! I love the perfume, its great. I also get tons of “what are you wearing?!?”

Jennifer March 26th, 2007

I was mailed a sample as a preferred customer, I wasn’t impressed. It smells like 20 other perfumes. It was nice, but not really anything special. I gave it to my friend, she liked it.

Desiree March 26th, 2007

Totally getting some. It smells awesome. And I am defintely a Coach person.

Alex March 26th, 2007

I just went to the Coach store and bought the new perfume! It smells great and the bottle is so cute. I love it. It’s great for everyday use and is perfect for the spring/summer

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