Touch Eau de Parfum vs Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Touch

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1998	Year	1998
££	Price Tier	££

Alchimie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Touch Eau de Parfum

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.

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Our Verdict - Alchimie Eau de Parfum

A legendary, much-missed masterpiece, Alchimie is either an intoxicating, complex floriental dream or a muddled, cucumber-pickled nightmare depending on your skin chemistry. The passion for its return is palpable, a true testament to its unique, divisive charm.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	7%
Floral	24%	28%
Fruity	21%	17%
Green	14%	10%
Sweet	28%	35%
Warm	5%	7%
Woody	10%	5%
Earthy	9%	2%
Animalic	2%	4%
Fresh	14%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Touch EdP

Alchimie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Redcurrant Leaf 17% vs 8%

Blackcurrant 13% vs 9%

Only in Touch Eau de Parfum

Pimiento 19% Blackberry 14% Cranberry 14% Rose 11% Orange 10%

Only in Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Peach 13% Plum 11% Lilac 10% Pear 9% Hyacinth 8% Mandarin 8% Grapefruit 8% Bergamot 8% Cucumber 7%

Shared Notes

Lily Of The Valley 13% vs 10%

Jasmine 13% vs 14%

Only in Touch Eau de Parfum

Lily 16% Peony 16% Peach 15% Tuberose 13% Raspberry 13%

Only in Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Black Locust 17% Wisteria 16% Coconut 14% Heliotrope 14% Rose 13%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 18% vs 16%

Tonka Bean 15% vs 15%

Only in Touch Eau de Parfum

Cedar 28% Oakmoss 22% Almond 17%

Only in Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Caramel 17% Sandalwood 14% Amber 13% Licorice 13% Musk 11%

Accords

Touch Eau de Parfum Alchimie Eau de Parfum

100%

Fruity

100%

55%

Sweet

99%

52%

Floral

79%

Vanilla

79%

71%

Woody

55%

Powdery

67%

64%

White Floral

60%

61%

Fresh

52%

Soft Spicy

60%

51%

Green

56%

Amber

56%

54%

Aromatic

52%

Warm Spicy

Fruity shared

100%

Sweet shared

55%

99%

Floral shared

52%

79%

Vanilla

79%

Woody shared

71%

55%

Powdery

67%

White Floral shared

64%

60%

Fresh

61%

Soft Spicy shared

52%

60%

Green shared

51%

56%

Amber

56%

Aromatic

54%

Warm Spicy

52%

Performance

Touch Eau de Parfum Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Touch Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

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'.

Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, enveloping nature and reported strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or formal events where its depth can truly shine. While some find it too much for casual daytime, many still cherish it for cozy, relaxed moments, especially in cooler weather.