Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
The Verdict
Look, Terre d'Hermes is a masterpiece, but it ain't cheap. Black Touch is dirt cheap. Just understand you're getting a simplified, slightly synthetic version.
Scent Breakdown
Black Touch apes Terre d'Hermes, aiming for that sharp, citrusy opening with earthy vetiver. It gets pretty close... for a few minutes. The initial blast is a decent orange and grapefruit, but the grapefruit is a little screechy, a bit synthetic. The pepper and geranium heart is there, but less refined. The base tries hard with vetiver and cedar, but a slightly rough patchouli note hangs around, feeling cheaper than the smooth mineral dryness of Terre d'Hermes. It's maybe 89% of the way there. It's recognizable, but it lacks the overall smoothness and complexity of the original.
Performance Reality Check
Don't expect miracles. Black Touch gives you about 4-5 hours of moderate projection. After that, it becomes a skin scent. It projects nicely for the first hour, but fades relatively quickly. Fine but you’ll need to reapply.
Performance Audit
Based on average wear time
Sillage & radius
Relative to market avg
Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Hermès pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 228 enthusiast votes for accuracy.