Burberry Touch for Women is a vibrant floral-green fruity fragrance that combines tart berries, bright citrus, romantic florals, soft woods, oakmoss, vanilla, and tonka bean into one of Burberry’s most distinctive women’s fragrances from the late 1990s.

Released in 1998 and created by perfumer Michel Girard, Touch for Women opens with black currant, cranberry, blackberry, cassia, orange, rose oil, and red pepper before developing into a lush floral heart of lily, peony, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, tuberose, peach, and raspberry. Cedarwood, oakmoss, vanilla, green almond, and tonka bean provide a warm, softly woody foundation.

From an expert fragrance perspective, what makes Burberry Touch interesting is its balance between tart fruit and traditional floral structure.

The berries give the opening brightness and personality, but Touch never becomes a sugary fruit perfume. Rose, lily, peony, jasmine, and tuberose quickly introduce floral sophistication, while oakmoss and cedar keep the dry down structured.

Vanilla and tonka bean provide softness rather than gourmand sweetness.

The result is feminine, fruity, floral, green, softly woody, and quietly sensual.

What Does Burberry Touch for Women Smell Like?

Burberry Touch for Women smells fruity, floral, green, softly sweet, woody, and musky with a subtle spicy edge.

The opening features:

Black Currant · Cranberry · Blackberry · Cassia · Orange · Rose Oil · Red Pepper

Black currant and cranberry provide tart fruitiness.

Blackberry introduces darker berry sweetness.

Orange gives the composition brightness.

Rose oil immediately signals that this is not simply a fruity perfume.

Red pepper adds a subtle spicy accent that keeps the opening lively.

The fragrance then becomes distinctly floral.

The heart includes:

Lily · Peony · Peach · Lily-of-the-Valley · Jasmine · Tuberose · Raspberry

Lily and lily-of-the-valley create clean floral brightness.

Peony gives the fragrance a softer airy character.

Jasmine and tuberose add richer white-floral depth.

Peach and raspberry continue the fruity theme without overpowering the flowers.

The dry down becomes warmer:

Cedarwood · Oakmoss · Vanilla · Green Almond · Tonka Bean

Cedar provides structure.

Oakmoss introduces earthy-green depth.

Vanilla and tonka bean soften the composition.

Green almond adds an unusual slightly nutty nuance.

The overall progression can be described as:

Tart berries and citrus → rose and white florals → soft peach and raspberry → cedar, oakmoss, vanilla and tonka

It is colorful without becoming sugary.

What Are the Notes in Burberry Touch for Women?

Release Year: 1998

Top Notes

Red Pepper · Cassia · Blackberry · Black Currant · Cranberry · Rose Oil · Orange

Heart Notes

Lily · Peony · Peach · Lily-of-the-Valley · Jasmine · Tuberose · Raspberry

Base Notes

Cedarwood · Oakmoss · Vanilla · Green Almond · Tonka Bean

The South Beach Perfumes product page uses a slightly simplified structure emphasizing blackcurrant, cranberry, pink pepper, orange and cassis; rose, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, peony and tuberose; then cedarwood, oakmoss, vanilla, green almond and tonka bean.

Both describe the same fundamental fragrance architecture: tart fruit → elaborate florals → warm woods and moss.

Is Burberry Touch for Men, Women, or Unisex?

Burberry Touch Eau de Parfum was created and marketed as a women’s fragrance.

Its berry opening, rose, peony, lily, jasmine, tuberose, peach, vanilla and tonka bean create a traditionally feminine presentation.

However, the oakmoss, cedarwood, red pepper and green nuances give it more structure than a conventional sweet floral.

Anyone who enjoys berry-floral perfumes could potentially wear it regardless of gender.

How Long Does Burberry Touch for Women Last?

Burberry Touch Eau de Parfum generally provides approximately 6–8 hours of noticeable wear for many users.

Performance depends on:

• Skin chemistry
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Number of sprays
• Skin hydration
• Application location

The berry and citrus notes are strongest early in the wear.

As Touch develops, floral notes become more prominent before cedarwood, oakmoss, vanilla and tonka bean create a warmer skin scent.

Because it is an Eau de Parfum, it generally has enough body for both daytime and evening wear without needing aggressive application.

How Strong Is Burberry Touch for Women’s Projection?

Burberry Touch generally offers moderate projection.

Projection Profile

Opening: Moderate to Strong

Heart: Moderate

Dry Down: Soft to Moderate

The black currant, cranberry, blackberry, orange and florals give it noticeable presence during the opening.

As the fragrance settles, oakmoss, cedar, vanilla and tonka bean create a closer and warmer scent bubble.

It is noticeable without generally becoming overwhelming.

What Fragrance Family Is Burberry Touch for Women?

Burberry Touch for Women belongs to the Floral Green fragrance family.

Its broader scent profile can be described as:

Fruity · Floral · Green · Woody · Softly Sweet · Mossy · Fresh Spicy

The green structure is particularly important.

Oakmoss, cassia, cedarwood and floral greenery prevent Touch from becoming simply another berry perfume.

What Seasons Is Burberry Touch Best For?

Burberry Touch is particularly well suited for:

Spring — Excellent

Fall — Excellent

Summer — Very Good

Winter — Very Good

Spring highlights the berries, rose, peony, lily-of-the-valley and fresh floral character.

Fall works equally well because cedarwood, oakmoss, vanilla and tonka become more noticeable in cooler weather.

Summer works with moderate application.

Winter also suits the fragrance because the base provides enough warmth to keep it from disappearing completely in colder temperatures.

Is Burberry Touch Better for Daytime or Nighttime?

Burberry Touch works beautifully from daytime into evening.

Daytime

Excellent for:

• Office
• Brunch
• Lunch
• Shopping
• Professional events
• Spring outings
• Everyday wear

Evening

Excellent for:

• Dinner
• Dates
• Social gatherings
• Casual cocktails
• Weddings
• Fall evenings

Best overall: Day through early evening.

It has enough freshness for daytime and enough warmth for dinner or dates.

What Occasions Should Burberry Touch Be Worn For?

Burberry Touch works especially well for:

• Office wear
• Brunch
• Lunch dates
• Dinner dates
• Shopping
• Travel
• Weddings
• Spring events
• Fall events
• Professional meetings
• Casual evening occasions
• Everyday signature-scent wear

One of its greatest strengths is versatility.

It feels polished enough for professional wear but expressive enough that it does not become boring.

What Age Range Is Burberry Touch Best Suited For?

There is no required age range for Burberry Touch.

Its berry opening gives it a youthful energy, while oakmoss, florals, woods and tonka add enough sophistication for more experienced fragrance wearers.

It can comfortably suit women in their:

20s · 30s · 40s · 50s and beyond

Rather than being age-specific, Burberry Touch is best suited to someone who enjoys fruity florals with more structure than sweetness.

Is Burberry Touch Office Appropriate?

Yes. Burberry Touch is highly office appropriate.

The fragrance has enough character to feel polished without producing excessive projection.

Recommended Office Application

2–3 sprays

For larger workspaces:

3–4 sprays

For close meetings:

2 sprays

The combination of berries, florals, cedarwood and oakmoss creates an attractive professional fragrance without becoming overly heavy.

Is Burberry Touch Good for Dates?

Yes.

Burberry Touch works particularly well for:

• Lunch dates
• Dinner dates
• Casual cocktails
• Spring dates
• Fall dates
• Weekend dates

The berries provide a playful opening.

Rose, peony, jasmine and tuberose add femininity.

Vanilla and tonka provide soft warmth.

Oakmoss and cedar keep the fragrance sophisticated.

It is romantic without becoming excessively sweet.

Is Burberry Touch a Safe Blind Buy?

Relatively safe for women who enjoy fruity-floral fragrances.

You are more likely to enjoy Burberry Touch if you like:

• Black currant
• Cranberry
• Blackberry
• Rose
• Peony
• Jasmine
• Tuberose
• Lily-of-the-valley
• Vanilla
• Tonka bean
• Cedarwood
• Oakmoss

It may be less suitable if you strongly prefer:

• Very sweet gourmand perfumes
• Heavy vanilla
• Aquatic fragrances
• Minimalist skin scents
• Strong oud
• Extremely powerful projection

Oakmoss is worth considering before blind buying.

It gives the fragrance some earthy structure that distinguishes it from sweeter contemporary fruity florals.

What Fragrances Smell Similar to Burberry Touch for Women?

There is no exact duplicate of Burberry Touch, but several fragrances in the South Beach Perfumes catalog offer meaningful alternatives.

Burberry Weekend for Women

Burberry Weekend for Women

Burberry Weekend provides another relaxed fruity-floral interpretation of Burberry femininity.

Both fragrances combine fruit, florals and warm woods, but Weekend feels brighter and more casual.

Touch has greater berry depth and more prominent green, mossy structure.

Choose Burberry Weekend if: You want something lighter, breezier and especially easy for spring and summer.

Burberry Brit Eau de Parfum

Burberry Brit Eau de Parfum

Burberry Brit moves the Burberry women’s style toward sweeter gourmand territory.

Pear and citrus transition into almond and eventually vanilla, amber and warm woods.

Compared with Touch:

Touch: Berry · Floral · Green · Woody

Brit: Pear · Almond · Vanilla · Warm · Sweet

Choose Burberry Brit if: You like Touch but want more sweetness, almond and vanilla warmth.

Burberry Brit Sheer

Burberry Brit Sheer

Burberry Brit Sheer offers another bright, youthful interpretation of Burberry fruity-floral perfumery.

Its litchi, yuzu, pineapple leaf and mandarin create a sparkling opening before softer florals develop.

Compared with Touch, Brit Sheer is lighter and more transparent.

Touch is richer, darker and more structured through oakmoss and woods.

Choose Burberry Brit Sheer if: You want a fresher, lighter and more youthful Burberry fruity floral.

What Is the Difference Between Available Concentrations?

Burberry Touch for Women is primarily associated with the Eau de Parfum concentration.

The version currently carried by South Beach Perfumes is:

Burberry Touch Eau de Parfum for Women

This differs from Burberry Touch for Men, which is a completely separate Eau de Toilette fragrance.

Burberry Touch for Women

Concentration: Eau de Parfum

Character: Fruity · Floral · Green · Warm

Key Notes: Black Currant · Cranberry · Blackberry · Rose · Jasmine · Tuberose · Cedar · Oakmoss · Vanilla · Tonka

Burberry Touch for Men

Concentration: Eau de Toilette

Character: Woody · Aromatic · Spicy · Musky

Key Notes: Violet Leaf · Artemisia · Mandarin · White Pepper · Cedar · Nutmeg · Musk · Tonka · Vetiver

The two fragrances share the Touch name but are completely different compositions.

The women's Eau de Parfum should therefore not be considered simply a stronger concentration of Touch for Men.

Learn more about fragrance concentrations

Is Burberry Touch for Women Discontinued?

No. Burberry Touch for Women should not currently be classified as discontinued.

Burberry still officially lists Burberry Touch Eau de Parfum 100 ml.

The correct Encyclopedia status is:

Current Status: Still marketed by Burberry.

Availability may vary by retailer, region, bottle size and packaging.

Burberry also notes that the bottle design may vary, which is useful context when comparing older packaging with current bottles.

When Was Burberry Touch for Women Released?

Burberry Touch for Women was released in 1998.

It should not be confused with Burberry Touch for Men, which launched later in 2000.

The timeline is:

1998 — Burberry Touch for Women

2000 — Burberry Touch for Men

They share a fragrance name but have entirely different scent structures.

Who Created Burberry Touch for Women?

Burberry Touch for Women was created by perfumer Michel Girard.

The composition follows an unusually detailed progression:

Black Currant + Cranberry + Blackberry + Citrus + Spice

↓

Lily + Peony + Jasmine + Tuberose + Peach + Raspberry

↓

Cedarwood + Oakmoss + Vanilla + Green Almond + Tonka Bean

The structure demonstrates why Touch feels more sophisticated than a conventional fruity floral.

There is significant fruit.

But there is also significant floral complexity.

And most importantly, cedarwood and oakmoss provide structure beneath both.

How Many Sprays of Burberry Touch Should You Use?

A practical starting point is:

Office: 2–3 sprays

Everyday Wear: 3–4 sprays

Spring: 3–5 sprays

Summer: 2–4 sprays

Fall: 3–5 sprays

Date: 3–4 sprays

Evening: 3–5 sprays

Recommended application areas include:

• Sides of the neck
• Upper chest
• Wrists
• Behind the ears

Because Touch is an Eau de Parfum, moderate application should generally be sufficient.

Is Burberry Touch Authentic at South Beach Perfumes?

Yes.

South Beach Perfumes sells authentic original brand-name perfumes and colognes.

Burberry Touch Eau de Parfum for Women is currently represented in the South Beach Perfumes catalog with the correct overall berry-floral-woody fragrance structure.

Purchasing fragrance from an established retailer is especially valuable when bottle designs or packaging have changed over time.

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Who Should Buy Burberry Touch?

Burberry Touch is particularly well suited for someone who:

• Loves fruity-floral perfumes
• Enjoys black currant
• Likes cranberry
• Loves blackberry
• Enjoys rose
• Likes peony
• Appreciates jasmine
• Enjoys tuberose
• Likes cedarwood
• Appreciates oakmoss
• Enjoys vanilla
• Likes tonka bean
• Wants an office-friendly perfume
• Wants a versatile signature scent
• Enjoys late-1990s designer fragrances
• Prefers fruit fragrances that are not excessively sweet
• Wants a perfume for spring and fall
• Likes fragrances that transition naturally from day into evening

It is particularly strong for someone who enjoys fruity florals but wants something with more green and woody structure than many modern examples.

Who May Not Like Burberry Touch?

Burberry Touch may not be ideal for someone who prefers:

• Extremely sweet gourmands
• Caramel-heavy fragrances
• Heavy vanilla
• Strong oud
• Very aquatic perfumes
• Minimalist skin scents
• Extremely powerful projection
• Simple linear fragrances

The berry opening is also distinctive.

Someone who strongly dislikes black currant or tart berry notes may find the opening too prominent.

Oakmoss adds another consideration.

It introduces an earthy-green undertone that gives the fragrance sophistication but can feel more traditional than contemporary fruity-floral perfumes.

South Beach Perfumes Expert Review

Burberry Touch for Women is a strong example of how a fruity-floral perfume can have real structure.

Released in 1998 and created by Michel Girard, Touch begins with a remarkably complex fruit accord.

Black currant.

Cranberry.

Blackberry.

Orange.

Rose oil.

And a subtle spicy accent.

That could easily have become overwhelmingly sweet.

Instead, the fragrance moves quickly into an equally elaborate floral heart.

Lily.

Peony.

Jasmine.

Lily-of-the-valley.

Tuberose.

Peach.

Raspberry.

Then the fragrance changes again.

Cedarwood introduces dryness.

Oakmoss adds earthy-green sophistication.

Vanilla provides softness.

Tonka adds warmth.

Green almond gives the base an unusual texture.

That progression is what makes Touch interesting.

It starts playful.

Becomes floral.

Then finishes polished.

The fragrance also occupies an appealing middle ground within Burberry’s women’s collection.

It is more structured than Burberry Weekend.

Less gourmand than Burberry Brit.

Less formal and rose-focused than My Burberry.

That makes Touch especially versatile.

It works professionally.

It works casually.

It works for dates.

It works across spring and fall.

And because Burberry still markets the fragrance today, it remains accessible to women discovering it for the first time rather than functioning solely as a nostalgia fragrance.

Scent Profile: Fruity · Floral · Green · Woody · Mossy · Softly Sweet

Fragrance Family: Floral Green

Release Year: 1998

Perfumer: Michel Girard

Concentration: Eau de Parfum

Best Seasons: Spring · Fall · Summer

Best Time: Day through Evening

Longevity: Approximately 6–8 Hours for Many Wearers

Projection: Moderate

Blind Buy Rating: Good for fruity-floral lovers

Office Friendly: Excellent

Date Friendly: Excellent

Current Status: Still marketed by Burberry

Best For: Women who enjoy berries, florals, oakmoss, cedarwood and softly warm fruity-floral perfumes.

South Beach Perfumes Expert Rating: 9.1/10 for sophisticated fruity-floral fragrance.

Burberry Touch’s greatest strength is balance.

There is enough fruit to feel lively.

Enough flowers to feel feminine.

Enough oakmoss and cedar to feel sophisticated.

And enough vanilla and tonka to make the dry down comfortable.

For women searching for a classic Burberry perfume that combines berries, florals, greenery and warm woods without becoming excessively sweet, Burberry Touch for Women remains one of the most versatile fragrances in the Burberry catalog.

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