Touch by Fred Hayman

It’s a perfume that doesn’t bother people 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 mom and I shared. Aldehydic, floral, sweet, amber, woody with citrus notes; all in a lasting harmony that could overwhelm delicate noses today. It’s the characteristic aroma of an era when passing the cigarette test in enclosed, crowded places was important. Such perfumes were required: bold without losing style, elegance, and femininity.

This perfume is a perfect dupe for Poison Tendre—they aren’t identical, but it brings me right back to it. Be aware it can also be recognized as similar to Cabotine, but Touch wins by a mile when it comes to class. It’s elegantly beyond measure, powerful because its florals really stand out, and the aldehydes are placed so well that they don’t bother; they’re delightful. It’s an empowering scent with a sophisticated style and personality… I absolutely recommend it for those who love vintage fragrances… I already bought a second bottle just in case it goes out of stock. It’s worth knowing, owning, and wearing—it’s marvelous!!!!

Look, I’m a fan of powerful fragrances, but this little bottle pushed me away when its aldehydes suddenly hit me. To me, it’s a delight of carnations, jasmine, and orange blossom. It’s definitely not for every palate; on the contrary, if you love gourmand or soft, delicate scents, this Touch will likely give you a headache. There’s barely any vanilla, in my opinion. I adore it and respect it because it screams: ‘Hi, I was born in the 90s!’ The key is not to overapply and to stay away if the carnation note bothers you.

What can I say? I’m not sure if I applied too much, but everyone at home got a headache. They told me it smelled like a woman in a coat, heels, and a patent leather bag. I’ll keep trying until I find the perfect number of sprays; I think it’s one. You have to give it another chance. The scent is quite vintage. I detect a very prominent cinnamon note. For me, it’s a no.

It’s a perfume that brings back memories; my mom used to wear it when I was little, and I love it. It smells delicious, has great sillage and longevity, and when I wear it, I mostly get compliments from men. The best part is its quality-to-price ratio.

Alisa, honestly, sometimes we wear fragrances thinking they should appeal to us, and logically that makes sense. But most of the time, we choose a scent thinking about pleasing our partner or the male gender. I’ve been using this perfume for a long time and recently bought it again. I even took a poll at my office… one girl didn’t like it because it was too strong. Honestly, I recommend it more for nighttime, but every guy in the office absolutely loved it. They described it as a delicious, sensual fragrance that inspires class, worthy of any beautiful woman. Not everyone has the same taste, which is why there’s such a variety of scents. Some perfumes aren’t suitable for daytime but are perfect for nights and special occasions. This is one of those.

Horrible perfume. Several coworkers use it, ugh, the carnation note feels super concentrated. Haha, they love it, but I feel like I’m dying when they come close to me. I wouldn’t buy it for the life of me. Now I understand and know why I don’t like the carnation note in Gres’s Cabotine; both have carnation, and honestly, they smell like women in their 70s. Now I’m not saying all fragrances with that carnation note smell old, but if they list carnation among their notes, please ask for a sample first and appreciate the scent. Sincerely, I think carnation should be in a minimum concentration so it doesn’t overpower the other notes.