Black Touch Eau de Parfum bottle Black Touch
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2009 Year 2023
£ Price Tier £
A Fraghead's Asylum bottle A Fraghead's Asylum

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - A Fraghead's Asylum
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a stellar dupe for a high-end scent with decent performance, others call it a fleeting, synthetic mess. Expect a potential lottery on performance; if you luck out, it's a solid, fresh citrus. If not, you'll be left wanting.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 19%
Floral 27% 28%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 7% 6%
Sweet 15% 13%
Warm 16% 13%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 11% 15%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 16% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Touch EdP
A Fraghead's Asylum

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 25% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 51%
Only in A Fraghead's Asylum
Iris 48%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 29% vs 45%

Accords

Black Touch A Fraghead's Asylum
100%
Woody
54%
83%
Citrus
100%
99%
Aromatic
69%
65%
Earthy
52%
51%
White Floral
44%
50%
Patchouli
46%
Powdery
44%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
54%
Citrus shared
83%
100%
Aromatic shared
99%
69%
Earthy shared
65%
52%
White Floral shared
51%
44%
50%
46%
44%

Performance

Black Touch A Fraghead's Asylum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

A Fraghead's Asylum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the gym. While some find its performance too weak for a date or formal event, others report it's office-safe and has enough presence for close encounters.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
79%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Touch
A Fraghead's Asylum
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