Your Touch by Maison Alhambra
Men 2022
Description
Your Touch by Maison Alhambra is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features cardamom, pink pepper, violet leaves, and mint in the top notes. The heart unfolds with cinnamon, lavender, sage, watermelon, and pineapple, while the base settles with chestnut, vanilla, amberwood, cedar, and guaiac wood.
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Leading answer I own it
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Season
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Time of day
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About Your Touch
Your Touch by Maison Alhambra is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features cardamom, pink pepper, violet leaves, and mint in the top notes. The heart unfolds with cinnamon, lavender, sage, watermelon, and pineapple, while the base settles with chestnut, vanilla, amberwood, cedar, and guaiac wood.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
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Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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My son loves the SWY. Your Touch lacks the refinement of this, especially at the beginning and as it dries down. It happens to me like several others who comment that they don’t like it: there’s a note that’s unpleasant, something like dirty horse sweat that makes you feel uncomfortable wearing it. For me, it’s one of the few Maison Alhambra perfumes that have disappointed me. Although it leaves little trail, after macerating, it easily lasts 5 or 6 hours at least on clothes.
My son is a huge fan of SWY. Your Touch lacks the refinement of the original, both fresh and dry down. Personally, like several others, I didn’t enjoy it: there’s a note that really grates, like a dirty horse stable, making me feel uncomfortable wearing it. For me, it’s one of the few MA scents that disappointed. That said, it leaves a light trail but lasts a solid 5-6 hours minimum on clothes after macerating.
I bought this fragrance and it didn’t quite convince me at first. After letting it macerate for a month, it’s a completely different story: very similar to the SWY EDT, absolutely delicious, sweet, and vanilla-forward, with medium-high projection and all-day longevity.
Hey! I wanted to share my thoughts on this line. I own this flanker plus two others (Santal and Extrait) that aren’t listed here. If anyone buys these and wants to compare them 1-to-1 with the originals, forget it. I like how they smell; they have the vibe of the originals, but for under €18 each, what more could you ask for? They’re 10/10 to me and last quite a while.
I had high expectations, tried it, and it disappointed me greatly. I didn’t get a chance to try the SWY, but this has a familiar scent I’ve known all my life; I suppose that’s the similarity to SWY, and it’s well-executed. However, there’s a terrible note I can’t quite identify and don’t want to, but it reminds me of a mix of sweat, saliva, and something organic. The perfume is very sweet, and mixed with that note, it’s totally nauseating. Unfortunately, I tried it after dinner; it stuck to my nose, and I felt sick and repulsed for over an hour. The only good thing is it’s cheap, and that disgusting note isn’t as strong in the dry down, plus it fades with time. In short, I don’t recommend it: it’s youthful, but that note makes it feel like something for a fifty-something. It doesn’t stand out in trail, longevity, or projection, so I don’t recommend it at all, even though it’s affordable.
I had high expectations, tried it, and was hugely disappointed. I wasn’t lucky enough to try the SWY, but this perfume has a familiar scent I’ve heard all my life, so I guess that’s the similarity to SWY, and it’s well done; however, it has a horrifying note I can’t or don’t want to identify, but it reminds me of a mix of sweat, saliva, and some other organic element. The perfume is very sweet, and mixed with that note, it becomes totally nauseating. Unfortunately, I tried it after dinner, it lingered on my nose for a while, and I felt nausea and repulsion for over an hour. The only redeeming quality is that it’s very cheap and that disgusting note isn’t as noticeable in the trail, and it fades over time. In short, I don’t recommend buying it. It’s youthful, but that note makes it fit for a fifty-year-old. It doesn’t stand out in trail, longevity, or projection. I absolutely do not recommend it, even considering its low price.
That note Faeton mentions… makes the fragrance nauseating. I wouldn’t recommend it. It smells terrible, like feces.
That note Faetón mentioned makes the fragrance nauseating. I wouldn’t recommend it. It smells terrible, like excrement.
I agree with Faetón; it’s horrible.
I don’t care if it resembles SWY or not. I buy it if the scents are rich and cheap, and this Your Touch delivers. For under $20, I get a sweet, youthful, and pleasant aroma with moderate projection and 7-8 hours of longevity, plus a couple of hours closer to the skin. Very rich, perfect for autumn or spring nights.
I own both the SWY and this one. Let me say right away that it resembles the original in some ways but isn’t identical; if you buy it, do so knowing it’s similar but not the same. That said, it’s a great fragrance, very cozy and delicious, and worth having on your shelf. I recommend it.
It doesn’t matter to me if it resembles SWY or not. I buy these if they’re rich-smelling and cheap, and this Your Touch delivers on both. For under $20, I get a sweet, youthful, and pleasant aroma with moderate projection and longevity lasting 7-8 hours, with a bit more lingering close to the skin. Very rich scent, perfect for autumn or spring nights.
Do not buy this. I created a user account just to warn you. I got carried away and bought it based on recommendations. I have the Stronger With You EDT from 2018, and it doesn’t resemble this at all; I don’t know if there were reformulations because everyone says it’s 90% similar, but mine isn’t. At first, it vaguely resembles Maison Alhambra’s Victorious (the Invictus dupe) but spicier, plus a very nasty note, as Faetón mentions below. By the way, my 2018 SWY is still excellent and lasts over 12 hours on skin; I need to test new batches to see what they did to this fragrance, which used to be good.
Do not buy this. I created an account just to warn you. I let myself be swayed by the recommendations and bought it. I own the 2018 Stronger with You EDT and it doesn’t resemble this at all; I don’t know if there were reformulations since they claim it’s 90% the same, but in my case, it’s not. At first, it smells a bit like Maison Alhambra Victorious (the Invictus dupe), but spicier, with a note I find very unpleasant, as user Faeton mentions below. By the way, my 2018 SWY is still excellent and lasts over 12 hours on my skin; I just need to test the new batches to see what they did to this fragrance, which used to be great.
Your Touch is a very good clone of Armani’s Stronger With You, with an easy-to-spot 90% similarity. Its performance surprised me, especially longevity and projection. The quality-to-price ratio is sublime, making it one of the best options for cool climates. If you’re looking to capture the essence of its inspiration without spending extra, Your Touch is an excellent choice.
For me, it’s the perfect perfume for those autumn and winter nights. Sweet, rich, and simply ideal for evening wear.
Guys, it smells about 90% like the SWY EDT. It’s brutal; maybe it lacks a bit of projection, but if you apply a few extra drops, you smell super seductive; my girlfriend wants to eat me when I wear it. Now I’m going for the Intense version, ordered it recently and it arrives in a few days; I got it from Chile for about $24.
It smells very much like the SWY but doesn’t last even a breath. From the start, I notice a weird scent that reminds me of human poop; I don’t know if it’s the chestnut note, but it repulses me. The original doesn’t have that flaw. I already gave mine away.
For the undecided, here’s my opinion after using it for several months. Does it resemble SWY? About 80%. It’s a pleasant sweetness, fresh, and slightly fruity, very rich. Recommendation: let it macerate, the scent changes and becomes exquisite. Longevity is scarce, projecting 2 hours and lasting a maximum of 5-6 hours, but for the price (around $14), I have no complaints. It’s super versatile, ideal for winter days or casual youthful dates. For ages 15 to 30. If you find it at a good price, it’s a buy.
It has notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and burnt caramel. It lasts quite a while on dry skin. Using it on cold nights or fresh days yields great results, especially if you smoke.
If you’re unsure whether to buy it, here’s my take after using it for several months. It smells similar, I’d say around 80%, and it’s a fresh, fruity sweetness that’s very tasty. My advice: let it macerate; the scent changes and becomes exquisite. The longevity is short, lasting about 5 hours max, but the projection is good. At $14, it’s great, no complaints. It’s versatile: perfect for winter days or dates, but it’s informal and youthful, aimed at people aged 15 to 30. If you catch it at a good price, it’s worth it.
Excellent perfume with a flawless quality-to-price ratio. The opening, development, and dry-down are very faithful to the original. If you like the SWY DNA and don’t want to spend so much (since this costs much less), it’s a perfect purchase without flaws. A 10 out of 10. Ideal for yourself or as a gift.
It smells rich with cardamom and amber, sweet but not cloying, with a hint of vanilla. I recommend it.
It lasts longer than the current SWY and the Intensely version. Don’t buy the originals unless you have extra money; with this one, you’ll have plenty left over.
Lasts longer than the current SWY and the Intensely version. Don’t buy the originals unless you have extra money, because this one covers you.
Good experience, just clarifying that I have a trained nose: at first it’s sweet and vanilla-like, then it dries down to bubblegum (original Bubble Yum style) and in the base to scraped vanilla or ice cream. It lasted until I showered.
I was very pleasantly surprised with this Your Touch. I own the original Armani, and comparing them, there’s almost no difference; you’d need a very refined nose to distinguish them. The real difference is longevity: watch out, the Maison Alhambra lasts longer than the original, proven on my skin.
I was pleasantly surprised by this Your Touch. I own the original Armani, and comparing them, the difference is barely noticeable; you need a fine nose to distinguish them. Longevity is where Maison Alhambra wins, lasting longer than the original! Verified on my skin.
Tested SWY at a store, and the similarity is brutal. Perfect for night dates, it smells like sweet burnt rum, ambered with a distant touch of jasmine and patchouli. For the price, it’s an absolute steal.
A dupe that takes the hat off the original (Batch 2022). Once dry, they are nearly identical, about 90% accurate. On the skin, Your Touch is more mentholated and creamy, and honestly, I prefer it for its harmony. Average projection, 7 hours of longevity. An incredible alternative.