Franck Olivier 2009 EDT

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Black Touch

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Franck Olivier Black Touch is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Black Touch opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Geranium, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Franck Olivier's Black Touch carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Confident
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Black Touch Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a sharp, spicy kick of cardamom and grapefruit, Black Touch quickly settles into a rich, earthy heart. Vetiver and patchouli dominate, giving it a dark, woody character. Hints of white florals like orange blossom and jasmine add a subtle elegance, while cedar and a whisper of vanilla provide a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It's a complex, almost tar-like scent, with a distinctly masculine profile.

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