Black Touch Eau de Parfum vs Iqra Eau de Parfum

Black Touch

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	££

Iqra

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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 - Iqra

Iqra is a surprisingly complex scent, a woody-amber delight with a refreshing spicy twist. It's not for the faint-hearted but carries enough universal appeal to be a crowd-pleaser for those who appreciate a bit of character.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	18%	18%
Floral	27%	30%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	7%	18%
Sweet	15%	10%
Warm	16%	13%
Woody	17%	12%
Earthy	11%	10%
Animalic	6%	4%
Fresh	16%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Touch EdP

Iqra EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Rose 100%

Base Notes

Vetiver 29% Cedar 21% Patchouli 19% Musk 16% Vanilla 15%

Base Notes

Cardamom 8% Incense 8% Oud 8% Juniper 8% Labdanum 8% Papyrus 8% Citrus 8% Resin 8% Patchouli 8% Guaiac Wood 8% Cedar 8% Cumin 8%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 23% vs 50%

Only in Black Touch

Spicy 28% Grapefruit 25% Cardamom 24%

Only in Iqra

Artemisia 50%

Only in Black Touch

Geranium 28% Orange Blossom 25% Jasmine 24% Magnolia 23%

Only in Iqra

Rose 100%

Shared Notes

Cedar 20% vs 8%

Patchouli 18% vs 8%

Only in Black Touch

Vetiver 29% Musk 16% Vanilla 15%

Only in Iqra

Cardamom 8% Incense 8% Oud 8% Juniper 8% Labdanum 8% Papyrus 8% Citrus 8% Resin 8% Guaiac Wood 8% Cumin 8%

Accords

Black Touch Iqra

100%

Woody

100%

99%

Aromatic

67%

85%

Warm Spicy

58%

83%

Citrus

60%

64%

Fresh Spicy

72%

Amber

71%

65%

Earthy

Balsamic

52%

51%

White Floral

50%

Patchouli

45%

46%

Powdery

Herbal

45%

Oud

45%

44%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

99%

67%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

58%

Citrus shared

83%

60%

Fresh Spicy shared

64%

72%

Amber

71%

Earthy

65%

Balsamic

52%

White Floral

51%

Patchouli shared

50%

45%

Powdery

46%

Herbal

45%

Oud

45%

Floral

44%

Performance

Black Touch Iqra

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

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.

Iqra

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, woody-spicy profile and potential for strong projection make it a bit much for the office. However, it's a solid choice for dates, casual outings, and formal events where its complex character can truly shine.