Coach 2010 EDP

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Poppy

by Céline Barel

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Coach Poppy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Céline Barel. Poppy opens with Mandarin, Freesia, and Cucumber, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Rose, Jasmine, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Marshmallow, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Coach's Poppy carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Coach Poppy is a divisive, youthfully sweet fragrance that tries to blend aquatic freshness with gourmand indulgence. It’s either a delightful, easy-to-wear scent for spring and summer, or a confusing mess depending on your skin chemistry and tolerance for synthetic candy notes.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Poppy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Its sweet, fresh, and often inoffensive profile makes it versatile for casual outings and even the office, as many reviewers attest. However, some find it too sweet or its projection too strong for very formal or intimate date settings, and its longevity can be hit-or-miss.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a splash of cool cucumber and bright mandarin, swiftly followed by a blooming garden of freesia, jasmine, and rose. Then, a playful twist emerges as fluffy marshmallow and spun cotton candy weave through the florals, settling into a soft, creamy base of vanilla and sandalwood. It's a sweet, fresh, and surprisingly aquatic composition with a powdery finish.

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