In Red Eau de Toilette vs Black Touch Eau de Parfum

In Red

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2003	Year	2009
££	Price Tier	£

Black Touch

ScentArt

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In Red

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Black Touch

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In Red

This one's a quiet charmer, a fresh and spicy floral that consistently earns compliments. It's an energetic mood-booster, perfect for everyday wear, though some find its spiciness a tad much for warmer climes.

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Our Verdict - Black Touch

Black Touch is a budget-friendly head-scratcher that splits opinion right down the middle. Many are calling it a darker, smokier blend of Terre d'Hermes and Encre Noire, while others find it cheap, synthetic, or just plain offensive. Blind buy at your own risk, but for those who love it, it's a solid cheapie with impressive longevity given the price.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	18%
Floral	21%	27%
Fruity	6%	2%
Green	9%	7%
Sweet	20%	15%
Warm	19%	16%
Woody	11%	17%
Earthy	7%	11%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	17%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

In Red EdT

Black Touch EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 27% vs 23%

Cardamom 20% vs 23%

Only in In Red

Ginger 28% Mandarin 24%

Only in Black Touch

Spicy 28% Grapefruit 25%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 15% vs 24%

Only in In Red

Lily 16% Violet Leaf 15% Pink Pepper 14% Rose 13% Peony 13% Blackcurrant 13%

Only in Black Touch

Geranium 28% Orange Blossom 25% Magnolia 23%

Shared Notes

Musk 15% vs 16%

Vanilla 12% vs 15%

Only in In Red

Woody 19% Oakmoss 16% Rosewood 13% Amber 13% Praline 12%

Only in Black Touch

Vetiver 29% Cedar 21% Patchouli 19%

Accords

In Red Black Touch

100%

Citrus

83%

58%

Woody

100%

50%

Aromatic

99%

47%

Warm Spicy

85%

77%

Fresh Spicy

64%

Earthy

65%

52%

White Floral

51%

52%

Fresh

Patchouli

50%

Powdery

46%

Floral

44%

Citrus shared

100%

83%

Woody shared

58%

100%

Aromatic shared

50%

99%

Warm Spicy shared

47%

85%

Fresh Spicy shared

77%

64%

Earthy

65%

White Floral shared

52%

51%

Fresh

52%

Patchouli

50%

Powdery

46%

Floral

44%

Performance

In Red Black Touch

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In Red

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtly spiced nature makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, as many reviews highlight its non-offensive character. While it has an elegant touch, it leans more towards daytime and informal settings than formal evening events, with moderate longevity and sillage contributing to its versatility.

Black Touch

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its moderate projection and generally refined, earthy character make it suitable for office and formal wear, though some find it too 'over 30'. The divisive nature means it's not a universal crowd-pleaser for all casual settings, and the rich, dark notes aren't suited for sport.