Touch
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1998 | Year | 1987 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Colors de Benetton
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Burberry Touch is a divisive one. For some, it's a classy, clean, peppery-woody wonder; for others, it's a 'headache in a bottle' or a ghost of its former self, smelling like pencil shavings or worse. Love-it-or-hate-it, it's definitely not a safe blind buy.
This 80s powerhouse is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has been ravaged by reformulation. Fans adore its unique, sporty, and complex blend of fruit and herbs, while detractors find it an overpowering mess, often compared to bug spray.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 4% |
| Floral | 24% | 22% |
| Fruity | 21% | 16% |
| Green | 14% | 21% |
| Sweet | 28% | 22% |
| Warm | 5% | 6% |
| Woody | 10% | 8% |
| Earthy | 9% | 13% |
| Animalic | 2% | 6% |
| Fresh | 14% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, polished, and woody character makes it a strong contender for office wear, with many reviewers specifically calling it out as appropriate. While described as subtle by some, others note strong sillage, suggesting lighter application for closer settings. It's too refined for sport, and its complexity can be a bit much for purely casual wear, though some find it perfect for a 'lazy day'.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic character makes it perfect for casual and sporty wear. The prominent spice and fruit, coupled with potential strong sillage, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Woody, White Floral accords and Rose, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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