The Cologne Touch: Who Created This Iconic Scent?

The cologne Touch is touched by many hands.

There is Touch by Burberry, a woody floral musk fragrance for men, launched in 2000. There is also Touch by Fred Hayman, a floral fragrance for men, launched in 1993. Fred Hayman's Touch is said to bear a resemblance to Brut by Faberge.

There is also Touché by Jōvan, a women's perfume released in 1979.

And finally, there is the Touch&Play Cologne, which is not a fragrance but an event, a global network of local communities that come together around a set of shared practices and a common culture.

Burberry Touch for Men: A Woody Floral Musk Fragrance

Burberry Touch for Men is a woody floral musk fragrance with a fresh scent launched in 2000 and created by Jean-Pierre Bethouart.

The cologne evokes an image of a sophisticated and confident man in a cozy, wood-paneled study. It combines the freshness of violet leaf and mandarin orange with the warmth of cedar and nutmeg, creating a well-rounded fragrance that is both inviting and refined.

The cologne is suitable for various occasions and can be worn by anyone who appreciates its woody floral musk composition.

Fred Hayman Touch: A Floral Fragrance for Men

Fred Hayman Touch is a floral fragrance for men, released in 1993. It is a simple blend of notes that work harmoniously for a softer men's cologne. The fragrance opens with fresh, aromatic top notes and moves into warm spicy notes during the dry down. It eventually settles into a warm spicy, musky, and amber scent.

The top notes of Fred Hayman Touch include aldehydes, peach, orange blossom, plum, bergamot, lemon, and green notes. The middle notes are carnation, jasmine, ylang-ylang, violet, damask rose, orchid, orris root, and lily-of-the-valley. The base notes are civet, amber, vetiver, musk, sandalwood, vanilla, and cedar.

The cologne is suitable for most weather and seasons and can be worn day or night. It is versatile and subtle, making it ideal for the office or casual get-togethers. The fragrance typically lasts for up to 6 hours.

Fred Hayman Touch has been a popular choice for men since its release, thanks to its soft sweetness, smooth aromatics, and spicy ruggedness. It is a unique fragrance that stands out for its subtle spiciness and soft masculinity.

Touch by Jōvan: A Perfume for Women

Touch by Jovan is a floral woody musk fragrance for women. It was launched in 1972 and is available as a 10 ml Musk Oil with Touch Stick, 25 and 60 ml Cologne Concentrate Spray, 100 ml Cologne Spray and 70 ml All-Over Body Spray. The scent is a simple blend of notes that all work harmoniously for a softer women's cologne. It starts with fresh, aromatic top notes and moves into warm spicy notes during the dry down. Finally, it settles into a warm spicy, musky, and amber scent for a simple and unforgettable scent.

Touch&Play Cologne: A Gathering for the Curious

Touch&Play Cologne is an annual gathering that brings people together to explore their authenticity and relational dynamics in a supportive and safer space. It is an initiative of the global network, Touch&Play, which has been organising retreats and community gatherings since 2010, spanning 16 countries and 4 continents. This year's gathering, taking place from 27 May to 1 June 2025, invites participants to cultivate a common ground of unleashed curiosity towards their Relational Bodies.

Curiosity Unleashed

The theme of this year's gathering is "Curiosity Unleashed", encouraging participants to embrace their human desire to learn and explore the unknown. By letting go of socialised inhibitions and embracing an attitude of openness and interest, we open ourselves up to new experiences, a wider understanding of our community, and a fuller, richer experience of life. The word "curiosity" stems from the term "cura", meaning "to care". By caring for ourselves and others, we create a space that welcomes tenderness, edginess, and a sense of wonder.

Embracing Differences

One of humanity's biggest challenges is handling differences, whether in personal relationships or on a geopolitical scale. Rather than trying to eliminate differences or win others over, what if we called in our varying truths and faced them with curiosity and wonder? Curiosity can also lead to healing, as we become interested in exploring and learning from our difficult feelings, understanding that they show us what needs caring for.

A Collaborative Effort

Touch&Play gatherings are co-creations that emerge from collaborations between the curation team, teachers, artists, helpers, and participants. They are open to off-beat ideas that support the wider exploration of the Relational Body. Applications are currently open for collaborators (photographers, videographers, musicians, etc.), helpers, and scholarship recipients.

About Touch&Play

Touch&Play is a global network of local communities that come together around shared practices and a common culture. Their events balance the local context and culture with the global embodied, humanistic, and spiritual practices and values that underpin their work. Ultimately, Touch&Play strives to build a caring and playful world where people can live authentically and in peace with themselves and their communities.

Burberry Touch: A Popular Gift for Men

Burberry Touch is a popular gift for men, and it is available in many online shops. It is a woody floral musk fragrance for men that was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Pierre Bethouart. It has top notes of violet leaf, artemisia, and mandarin orange; middle notes of white pepper, cedar, and nutmeg; and base notes of white musk, tonka bean, and vetiver. It is a versatile men's fragrance that is suitable for most weather and seasons and can be worn day or night. It has a soft sweetness, smooth aromatics, and spicy ruggedness. It is a one-of-a-kind fragrance with a subtle spiciness and soft masculinity.

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