Touch by Fred Hayman

It’s a perfume that doesn’t bother but isn’t unnoticed either. It’s elegant, pretty and very versatile. Curiously, it reminds me slightly of Cabotine and lasts just as long.

A very 90s scent that my mum and I shared. It’s aldehydic, floral, sweet, amber, woody, with light citrus touches; all in perfect and long-lasting harmony that today might overwhelm delicate noses. It’s a characteristic aroma of an era when passing the cigarette test in enclosed, crowded places was important. Perfumes like this were required: with backbone without losing style, elegance, and femininity.

This perfume is the perfect dupe for Poison Tendre; they aren’t identical, but it reminds me of it. Be aware that it can also be recognised as similar to Cabotine, but Touch wins on class by a mile. It is elegant beyond measure, potent as its flowers stand out, and the aldehydes are so well-placed that they don’t bother but rather please. It’s an empowering perfume with a sophisticated style and personality… I recommend it absolutely for those who enjoy vintage fragrances… I’ve already bought a second bottle in case I can’t find it again… it’s worth knowing, owning, and using; it’s wonderful!!!!

Look, I’m used to potent fragrances and yet this little bomb threw me off when its aldehydes hit me without warning. For me it’s a delight of carnations, jasmine and orange blossom. It’s not by any means for all palates; on the contrary, if you like gourmand or soft, delicate scents, this Touch will likely give you a headache. Vanilla? Mmm, little or none, in my perception. I adore it and respect it, because it shouts: hello, I was born in the 90s. The key is not to over-apply and to stay away if the carnation note bothers you.

What can I say, I’m not sure I applied too much but everyone at home got a headache; they told me I smelled like a woman in a coat, heels and patent leather bag. I’ll keep trying until I find the perfect number of sprays, I think it’s one. It deserves another chance. Its scent is quite vintage. I notice a marked cinnamon note. For me, it’s a no.

It brings me memories; my mum used to wear it when I was little and I love it, it smells delicious, has good sillage and fixation; when I wear it I receive compliments mostly from men and the best is its value for money.

Alisa, to be honest, sometimes we wear fragrances thinking they should appeal to us, and while logic suggests that’s how it should be, most of the time we choose a scent hoping to please our partner or the male gender. I’ve used this perfume for years and recently bought it again. I did a small survey at my office; one girl didn’t like it because it’s too strong. The truth is, I recommend it more for evening wear, but every man in the office loved it. They described it as a delicious, sensual fragrance that inspires class, worthy of a true lady and a beautiful woman… Not everyone has the same tastes, which is why there is such a variety of scents. Some perfumes aren’t suitable for daytime use, but rather for nights and special occasions. This is one of those.

Horrible perfume, several colleagues use it, phew, the carnation feels super concentrated. Haha they are fascinated by it and I want to die when they approach me. I wouldn’t buy it for the life of me, now I understand and know that note doesn’t suit me from the Gres Cabotine, both have carnation and honestly those smell like a 70-year-old woman. Now I’m not saying all fragrances with that carnation note smell old, but if they tell you carnation is among the notes, be careful, please ask for a sample first and appreciate the fragrance, honestly I think carnation should be in a minimum concentration so it doesn’t overpower the other notes.