Burberry Touch for Men is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as an underrated, affordable designer fragrance with strong performance and broad appeal. While some find the powdery profile off-putting, most appreciate its clean, warm, inoffensive character that works well across various social scenarios and has excellent longevity for the price.
Positive
Warm, masculine, and inoffensive scent that appeals to both men and women
Excellent performance with good longevity (6-7 hours on skin, 12+ hours on clothes)
Affordable price point ($20-32 for 50-100ml bottles)
Versatile and wearable for daily use, office, and various occasions
Simple yet elegant with a comforting, nostalgic quality
Negative
Powdery and potentially baby powder-like scent that some find off-putting
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Rum Cola and Touch for Men?+
Rum Cola is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from YSVEN (2025) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Touch for Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Burberry (2000) leaning on Fresh Spicy accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.
By community rating, Rum Cola scores 4.38/5 vs Touch for Men at 4.01/5. Touch for Men's standout strength: Warm, masculine, and inoffensive scent that appeals to both men and women. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Rum Cola and Touch for Men smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Touch for Men: Burberry Touch for Men is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as an underrated, affordable designer fragrance with strong performance and broad appeal.
Which lasts longer, Rum Cola or Touch for Men?+
Touch for Men: Excellent performance with good longevity (6-7 hours on skin, 12+ hours on clothes) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Rum Cola vs Touch for Men?+
Rum Cola scores highest for winter wear; Touch for Men scores highest for spring wear. Rum Cola leans evening, Touch for Men leans daytime.
Can smell like dryer sheets or laundry to some noses
Relatively basic and unambitious, not complex or deep
Availability issues reported by some users in certain regions
