Turathi Blue

This is my second Turathi. Batch - 07 / 24. One of our regular reviewers has already written about it, so let's start with this - Tygar is not a unique perfume that should be cloned (!)... but if the market demands it, it's natural that such fragrances will eventually appear. Turathi, Theoreme, Al Qiam Silver, Bronzite, JL Immortal... Afnan Turathi costs the same as Lattafa and Maison Alhambra, they are about $3 - 5 more expensive than Rue Broca. They all smell the same, slightly synthetic, without exception... but among them, Turathi is, in my opinion, the least offensive, it is the most wearable, nice and has the best parameters. Parameters are little better than Lattafa, little better than Afnan's sub-brand Rue Broca (but this one is very close...) and much more better than the other rivals. The slightly synthetic opening is definitely less synthetic than in many other popular Arabic citrus perfumes. After a few months, this opening will smooth out anyway. I like the smell of citrus, but this smells more like a lemonade, citrus sparkling drink....which is nice for me. That's why it's peaceful and no one will accuse you of having bad taste. Just an idea for the summer. It's a little sweet and it's slightly sour, 2 in 1. I am very glad that this is not the full interpretation of the grapefruit scent that our friends from the UAE can offer us. I definitely prefer this way out of this difficult situation than the terribly artificial, harsh opening that we encounter in many other cases. So I appreciate Afnan's interpretation. It's also not the most natural, but at least no one convinces us from the very beginning that what we smell is a real grapefruit or other citrus. And I appreciate it. Lemonade, very pleasant... that's it. This is a very clever solution to the problem. As I have already written, this is not a clone, let's treat it as a different scent, a different proposition. It's just some inspiration, your own idea and the resulting savings, as shown by the price. "Citruses" are rather delicate and stay with us until the very end. When we get to the base notes, then... mainly sweet amber and some woody notes, but also musk/ambroxan and patchouli complement each other nicely and the light citrus note is beautifuly wrapped in them. I didn't find any harsh spices. Summa summarum, the scent itself is pleasantly surprising, it's not Bulgari and rather not very similar to BdC. Typical summer scent, but it's not a clone. Delicate but with good projection. We feel fresh and at ease, nothing about this frag really bothers us. The beach, a walk on the promenade, one little drink in a restaurant by the sea. I will write even more - you can use it at work or during less formal meetings, it will not offend anyone. As is the case with many other Arabic perfumes, this time you should remember that - 1. Let's subject it to so called "home maceration" for a period of 4 - 8 months... so it's best to buy it in November. It will be good enough in May or June. This is just common sense planning for perfumes from the UAE. We pay so little and then, after 10 - 15 sprays our frags just mature in the cupboard, that's all. It's not a great feat, but the results can be very surprising. We can do the same with autumn and winter fragrances... let's buy them in February or March and wait until October. It's simple, pure savings. 2. In the case of Turathi, after spraying, wait 5-10 minutes until the scent becomes more refined and then present it to the whole world. 😉 These are one of the least synthetic Arabic summer perfumes... they are no more artificial than many other, much more expensive similar fragrances from well-known brands... so there is nothing to be ashamed of. 3. If You live in moderate climate, Afnan will be great from early June to mid-September. That's all. Good Luck. 👍

First, gentlemen, many of you are misusing two very important fragrance terms, "maceration" and "maturation." While similar, they are not the same. MaCERation occurs in a vessel in the perfume house and is part of the formulation process. And, like wine, maTURation occurs in the bottle and is accelerated when some oxygen enters the headspace to displace the juice sprayed. Thus endeth the lesson. Onto the review. I can think of a thousand things I'd rather do with $500US than purchase a bottle of Bvlgari Tygar, but... I wanted to experience something similar to that legendary OG fragrance so I purchased Afnan Turathi Blue blind. As with many Middle Eastern fragrances, Turathi Blue was a little rough out of the box. But the first wearing, even in its immature infancy, was absolutely intoxicating. After a few minutes the sharp edges softened, and as it dried down it became a luscious, beautiful, uplifting experience while still remaining appropriately masculine. Every time I wear it, it becomes even smoother and more compelling. The opening is now even more delightful than the drydown. And it just keeps getting better! It's winter here now and I can't wait to smell it again next spring after it comes out of hibernation and has matured even more. (Oh, WTF, writing this has me pining for it so I went and took a couple of hits, LOL.) According to acquaintances and my own observations retracing my paths in the hallways, the sillage is impressive. Longevity could be greater, but that just delays the opportunity to re-spray and enjoy once again that wonderful citrus opening. I like it so much I've purchased two additional bottles. When I estimate that I've got a couple months left in the first, I'll break out bottle #2 and wear it a couple of times then put it away to grow-up some while I finish bottle #1. Ohmygoodness I love this fragrance. Here's hoping you do as well. I went a little nuts and purchased several other Tygar inspirations: Rue Broca Théorème Homme, Maison Alhambra Sceptre Bronzite, Lattafa Al Qiam Silver, and Paris Corner North Stag Expressions I Un. All four are REALLY good, but I still prefer the Turathi Blue. In order of preference: 1 - Turathi Blue 2 - Théorème Homme (A REALLY close 2nd, almost a tie for 1st) 3 - Al Qiam Silver 4 - North Stag Expressions I Un 5 - Sceptre Bronzite. My excellent experience with Turathi Blue was SO positive that I purchased the masculine-leaning Turathi Brown and the unisex Turathi Electric. The Turathi Brown is every bit as wonderful as the Turathi Blue and will sustain me through the colder months. I've already penned a glowing review here on that one. The jury is still out on the Turathi Electric. I'm not quite sure I understand that one yet. I'll try it again come warmer weather and see how that one matures. It may be as simple as... as an old-school gentleman I just prefer the masculine scents over the unisex.

Afnan Turathi Blue opens with a fresh grapefruit that balances sweetness with a slight bitter edge, keeping it from becoming candy-like. The grapefruit immediately reminded me of the style of Sospiro Vibrato, while subtle spices around the edges added definition. The citrus has a denser, juicy quality sitting over an airy base, creating an opening that feels fresh without being thin. As it develops, the grapefruit becomes smoother and less sweet, settling into a balanced sweet-tart profile over a dry woody backbone. Ambroxan gradually moves to the forefront, blending the citrus and woods into a cohesive whole. While the overall DNA remains reminiscent of Vibrato, the texture is noticeably different. Where Vibrato leans powdery and musky, Turathi Blue is smoother, woodier, and more ambroxan-driven. That also makes it feel more reserved, with a softer projection that I think better suits this style of fragrance, especially in warmer weather. The drydown continues in the same direction as the grapefruit slowly blends into the base before eventually fading away. What remains is a smooth combination of dry woods, ambroxan, and a light musk. The fragrance gradually fades over the final few hours without introducing any major changes, finishing as a clean woody musky scent. Longevity was around 6.5 hours. Overall, this was a very enjoyable take on the Vibrato/Tygar style of fragrance. I’ve worn Vibrato but not Tygar, and Turathi Blue captures a similar grapefruit-forward DNA while carving out its own identity through its drier, woodier, ambroxan-focused structure. My wife thought it smelled like bug spray, though she said the same thing about Vibrato, so I don’t view that as a reflection of Turathi Blue’s quality. Considering the price, this is an excellent value and a great spring and summer fragrance with more versatility than expected thanks to the ambroxan and woody elements. Score: 8.5/10

A really good scent, especially for the warmer months and the gym. For the pocket change it costs this is a great offering. But it comes with a word of warning; I purchased this at the start of the year and was extremely disappointed, just a very powerful alcoholic brew with no discernable notes! With little to no hope of improvement I popped it away in the maceration/maturation box at the back of a dark cupboard with several other scents ranging from cheapies to high end! Last week I pulled it out for a try and it has truly developed into something I couldn't have imagined upon purchase. Sparking citrusy grapefruit opens then is promptly joined by woods, amber and a lovely gentle musk that stays with the grapefruit for the duration of its easy 7+ hours of service. The first couple of which will give a solid projection of over a metre. The bottle is awful, top heavy cap is rubbish but the sprayer is ok. Not that this stuff particularly bothers me if the scent is worthwhile, in this case it definitely is! If you want a decent fragrance at a great price..... eventually, with better than average performance then this could be for you. Age and gender aren't really an issue as it's just a nice aroma that can be worn casually most of the year but lovely in the heat and will do a solid job for most activities. Genuinely worthy of purchase if you don't mind waiting for a bit!

I'll start by saying the box and bottle are majestic!! truly impressive for the price i got this (about 30€!) now the first seconds after spraying were... interesting it starts off with a blast of synthetic mandarin or blood orange smell that reminds me of the classic PEZ candy from my childhood (which i don't really like) after a few seconds..WOW! sweet,boozy and plumy is the best i can describe this, very well blended. Manly but playful, sweet but serious. Sillage is good, projection is okay (for a couple hours), definitely not beast mode but also very inoffensive and not cloying in any way. It will linger for days on fabric, and at least 12-15 hours as a skin scent. This is a real steal if you can get this for under 40 euros. I also feel you can wear this year round and i'd prefer to wear this on a summer night rather than on a hot summer day. I don't really get the strong citrus other people seem to get here, at least not after a few minutes. Might be the batch or my nose. Last but not least i think this is not 100% blind buy safe. I tried this on some of my colleagues and comments ranged from "WOW!!" to "i smelled like a pakistani gentleman for 2 days" My opinion in numbers: Scent: 9/10 Projection/Sillage: 6/10 Duration: 7.5/10 Batch Number: THB/5097/18494 Production Date: 10/25 Expiration Date: 10/30 A good buy imo