Fragrance comparison

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 vs Touch

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012

Paul Smith

4.2512 votes

Rank #38,750 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Touch

Tocca

3.8377 votes

Rank #17,143 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Touch takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Touch
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 20121/4

Touch3/4

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Touch
Sillage & projection: Touch
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Touch

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012Paul Smith

TouchTocca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

3.83/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 12%Had 15%Want 73%

Category winnerPaul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTouch

SillageTouch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

woody77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

woody83%

fruity65%

floral48%

amber30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitLimeWatermelonPeach

Heart

GardeniaTiare FlowerRoseJasminePeonyGinger flower

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwood

Top

Peach BlossomPomegranate

Heart

Tiare FlowerGardeniaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodEgyptian balsam

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall50

Winter31

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,143

PerfumerEllen Molner, James Bell

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerTouchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 is a bright summer floral fruity scent with a sparkling citrus start, soft watermelon and peach, then a breezy bouquet of white florals over musk and sandalwood. It smells playful, sunny, and easy to wear. The main trade-off is longevity, so it suits shoppers who want a light…

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Touch by Tocca starts with a sharp, tangy burst of pomegranate and soft peach blossom. As it rests on the skin, a heavy blanket of white florals emerges, led by gardenia and tiare flower. The floral heart is thick and sweet, eventually drying down into a warm base of sandalwood and Egyptian balsam. This scent fits coo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 or Touch?

Touch takes 3 of 4 categories. Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Touch is rated 3.83/5 from 77 votes. Choose Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Touch for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 or Touch?

Touch lasts longest (Touch 69/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 or Touch?

Touch projects furthest (Touch 68/100, Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 and Touch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 or Touch better for summer or winter?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 suits daytime wear; Touch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 and Touch?

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition for Women 2012 has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Watermelon and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Touch has top notes of Peach Blossom and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Egyptian balsam.