What's the difference between Touch and Black Opium?+
Touch is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tous (2006) dominated by Fruity accords. Black Opium is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2014) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, White Floral, Sweet, Vanilla.
Which is better, Touch or Black Opium?+
By community rating, Touch scores 3.93/5 vs Black Opium at 3.94/5. On r/fragrance, Touch sits at 6.0/10 (mixed) while Black Opium is 6.5/10 (mixed). Touch's standout strength: Light and airy floral composition. Black Opium's standout strength: Versatile statement fragrance choice mentioned in community recommendations. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Touch and Black Opium smell similar?+
They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, White Floral, Sweet, Vanilla, Jasmine. Touch: Touch by Tous is a pleasant, light floral with a fresh clean quality, but the community finds it underwhelming due to weak longevity and lack of depth compared to similar offerings like Diptyque Olene or L'Eau d'Issey. Black Opium: Black Opium by YSL is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a popular statement fragrance choice, particularly mentioned as an example of a bold evening scent.
Which lasts longer, Touch or Black Opium?+
Touch: Poor longevity/doesn't last long Black Opium: Strong sillage and projection appreciated by wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Touch vs Black Opium?+
Touch scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Touch leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.
