Touch Cologne

Burberry builds Touch around herbal, slightly bitter materials rather than the citrus-sweet formula most fresh masculine colognes default to. Violet leaf, artemisia and mandarin orange open with a green, slightly bitter freshness that departs from typical citrus-forward openers. White pepper, cedar and nutmeg carry the center, spiced and woody, adding structure without softening that herbal opening much. Tonka bean, vetiver and white musk round things out warm and smooth, giving Touch Eau de Toilette a comforting, grounded conclusion. Aromatic fougère is the fitting classification, versatile enough for office wear during the day while holding up into evening without much adjustment. It suits professional settings, casual outings and dinners about equally well. Fall and winter favor the vetiver and tonka close most, though the citrus top keeps it wearable into spring. That artemisia note at the top gives Touch a slightly bitter, herbal edge most designer fougères smooth over entirely.