Fred Hayman 1993 EDT

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Touch

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Fred Hayman Touch is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993. Touch opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Fred Hayman's Touch carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a divisive gem. For some, it's a sophisticated, 'old money' floral, while others find the civet overpowering or the scent too vintage. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like bold, classic fragrances.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong sillage and long-lasting performance, this scent is best reserved for occasions where it won't overwhelm. It's too potent for the office, but its elegant floral and amber notes make it perfect for formal events or a romantic evening out.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a sparkly burst of aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and sweet peach, quickly transitioning into a lavish bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and spicy carnation. The dry-down settles into a soft, powdery musk, underscored by amber and a subtle, animalic civet note.

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