Black Touch EDT

Franck Olivier

84%

MYSLF L’Absolu EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Christophe Raynaud

Comparison

84%

Black Touch EDT Franck Olivier · 2009 M

MYSLF L’Absolu EDP Yves Saint Laurent · 2025 M

Top

Spicy

Grapefruit

Cardamom

Bergamot

Heart

Geranium

Orange Blossom

Jasmine

Magnolia

Base

Vetiver

Cedar

Patchouli

Musk

Vanilla

Top

Ginger

Bergamot

Cardamom

Heart

Orange Blossom

Floral

Base

Patchouli

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Black Touch EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
2009	Year	2025
£	Price Tier	££££

MYSLF L’Absolu EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Touch EDT

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 - MYSLF L’Absolu EDP

This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a stellar upgrade on the MYSLF line, delivering beast-mode performance and a sophisticated twist. Others find it an overpriced floral candy bomb, generic and leaning a tad feminine. Definitely sniff before you splurge.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Touch EDT

MYSLF L’Absolu EDP

Notes

Base Notes

Patchouli 100%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 23% vs 25%

Bergamot 23% vs 36%

Only in Black Touch

Spicy 28% Grapefruit 25%

Only in MYSLF L’Absolu

Ginger 38%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 24% vs 56%

Only in Black Touch

Geranium 28% Jasmine 24% Magnolia 23%

Only in MYSLF L’Absolu

Floral 44%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 18% vs 100%

Only in Black Touch

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

Accords

Black Touch MYSLF L’Absolu

100%

Woody

52%

83%

Citrus

100%

99%

Aromatic

51%

85%

Warm Spicy

65%

51%

White Floral

84%

64%

Fresh Spicy

77%

44%

Floral

74%

65%

Earthy

50%

Patchouli

61%

Fresh

49%

46%

Powdery

Sweet

46%

Woody shared

100%

52%

Citrus shared

83%

100%

Aromatic shared

99%

51%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

65%

White Floral shared

51%

84%

Fresh Spicy shared

64%

77%

Floral shared

44%

74%

Earthy

65%

Patchouli shared

50%

61%

Fresh

49%

Powdery

46%

Sweet

46%

Performance

Black Touch MYSLF L’Absolu

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

MYSLF L’Absolu

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal Sport

Its versatile fresh-spicy and white floral profile, combined with generally great longevity and projection reported by many, makes it suitable for most occasions. While not necessarily a standout formal scent, it's perfect for casual wear, dates, and even the office if applied sparingly. Its strong performance might be too much for intense sports or very restrictive office environments.