Touch for Men (2000)
by Burberry

Revisiting this fragrance as it stayed from long time in my want list: another good example of the fact that over the years the sense of smell, if you train it properly, will grow with your experience. As a result I don't want it anymore cause now it's reminding me of other things I have or disliked.
Starts bitter-aromatic with very clear accords of violet leaf, artemisia and some petitgrain combined with black pepper and that's where my enthusiasm finished...after that it becomes bitter-sweet-musky and annoying with a lot of tonkabean, nutmeg & cedar reminding me - as others reviewers stated - of Armand Basi Homme (better-I have it), YSL Body Kouros (much better-I want it) and what I didn't stand in JPG Le Male.
This recent descovered redundancy made me wonder what I've liked from Burberry Touch in the first place and the answer is simple: I remebered as pleasant only the first 10 minutes (not enough). I'm glad I tested it again and didn't buy it from impulse since I discovered better fragrances (Armand Basi Homme, YSL Body Kouros). My rank 7/10.

30th January, 2012.

Touch for Men by Burberry - Upon application, one experiences a lovely, wet violet, via the violet leaf tempered by artemisia and petit grain, with a hint of citrus from mandarin tree leaves. A somewhat soapy, powdery and sweet aura prevails. Floating to its enchanting heart, this opening melds nicely with virginia cedar, white pepper and nutmeg, imparting more sweetness and some faint spiciness to the blooming violet with dry woods serving as a backdrop to its powderiness. The omnipresent violet leaf is further transported to its comforting base where it is reinforced with sweet tonka bean, clean skin musk, and a dash of vetiver roots for smokiness. This powdery, floral composition is a quality fragrance, and has average projection and longevity.

22nd November, 2011.

One of the best iv used.. I wouldn't use it everyday but just the special occasion.. A very addictive and attention seeking fragrance. Would highly recommend

24th September, 2011.

This is a scent that first comes across as redolent of cucumbers, and it's one that's entirely inoffensive, at least initially. But the wheels start coming off the wagon as it starts getting dragged down by an increasing cloying sweetness. Fortunately, the sillage isn't that powerful, so you won't annoy that many people. On the other hand, it's longevity is somewhat long, so the only annoyed person might be the wearer, asking himself why he invested in this fragrance.

22nd September, 2011.

As a very loyal Burberry guy, I wanted to like this fragrance. Especially considering the wonderful opening accords that are sweet, floral and spicy all in one magnificent blast of two minute bliss. Unfortunately the middle notes kick in soon after and create a tremendously harsh imbalance of notes on my skin. It seems like Burberry had the right idea on this one, but seems to have misfired on the blending and the heavy reliance on musk during the dry-down, which creates a cloying and very synthetic overtone that destroys its appeal. Comes off very overbearing and aggressive in the dry-down on some, most likely because of the floral, powder and violet mixing with the musk. Borders on tacky and outright old-fashioned, invoking grandma like perfume traces. One of those scents that is quite unique in its conception but lacks in its execution. Harsh and heavy, this one can invade the sinus membrane and wreak havoc, it seeks to find a balance between old school and new, floral and spicy, fruit and oriental and ultimately comes up short, but still a decent scent for some who can carry its heavy and flamboyant ingredients. Solid projection but longevity was not that impressive on my skin, only around three hours maximum.

26th April, 2011.

So smooth , distinctive it lasts allmost whole day, just perfection , one of my favourites i suggest all to try it. When u fall in his claws u cant turn back :)

17th December, 2010.