Armani Privé Bleu Turquoise

I don't know how anyone could say this doesn't smell like Tom Ford Oud Minerale. It's especially apparent at first spray. Bleu Turquoise is much more wearable, however. I think that's because it doesn't have oud in it, which is a good thing because it makes it more easily worn since oud can turn a fragrance offensive to a lot of people--or at least in my experience. The saltiness about it is very, very similar. This has more of an underlying vanilla that sticks through out its life and keeps it from smelling so niche (AKA stinky) that it could easily grab the attention of mainstream appeal. It definitely smells like a bonfire at the end of Summer, and it really takes you there--but not how a candle would, which is good because I want a fragrance and not a candle. It's woody aquatic without being bright, but it's not quite dark either--just neutral. It's best worn in late Summer/Fall, but would be great at the beach all Spring/Summer. However, I've just worn it year-round, but not much because I usually prefer the rest of my relatively large collection. It's unisex, but I think it leans a lot more masculine. I bought a full tester bottle for well over half off. I have the whole collection this is a part of. Of them all, I'd place this one last, honestly. That's not to say that this is bad, but it's just not as good as the others. I don't regret purchasing it, but I wouldn't at its full price. The bottle is gorgeous, though, as are all of its siblings in its collection. While you'd probably be safe to blind buy, I'm glad that I had samples first. If I didn't have the other 3 from the collection first, I probably wouldn't have gotten a full size. A 10 mL decant probably would've been enough for me. I'm glad I got it because it's very unique; I don't have anything like it in my collection, and I can't name anything like it. I recommend at least trying it. 8/10 scent, 9.5/10 longevity, 10/10 sillage. Unique, interesting scent with personality.

Its too early to review it as I've only sampled it on my skin twice, but I just couldn't contain the excitement. Its the most unusual offering from Armani Prive line and is likely forging a new trend. I'd say simply, its the best salty skinscent I've tried. But takes it up 10 notches. There is no shyness, as it is aquatic only at the top, gradually turning more spicy-savoury-sweet-smokey-woody, and really making a statement. The play with crisp salt, creamy sweet ylang-ylang, incense and sandalwood is majestic, stunning, edible, relaxed, slightly shocking and naturally sexy. Its the scent that stops people on its track, wondering: what...what was that? Its certainly unisex. But ladies, don't let yourself to be fooled a bit masculine aquatic opening. It plays so beautifully on my skin that has a natural tendency to turn scents sweeter. This one is just spot on, the vanilla will not suffocate the other players like usually when I wear a gourmand, but it adds a seductive accent here. The review below by @slpfrsly is spot on. I also get the picture of sleek tanned bodies after a long hot sweaty day at the beach party smoking weed, having sex and dips into the ocean from a luxury yacht at night. Bringing on a very physical experience, this scent is full of joie de vivre yet elegant, genderless, and has fresh, yet lived-in hedonistic vibe. Looks like FB for summer. EDIT June/2021: It is a FB for this summer, and very happy for this purchase. I use it on the skin rather than clothes to get the best development out of this salty creamy vanillia incense. Works beautifully, and is a real compliment-getter.

I wrote a review soon I've acquired this, long ago now, but as often happens things changed. Today, I revisited this number and here are my perceptions: it's definitely unisex in the literal sense of it, although it requires someone emotionally mature. This won't suit anyone in their 20s or 30s - though some may like it of course ;) This scent is depicting someone who went through many a situations in life, and knows better than to judge a book by its cover. Someone who handled already tough ... cookies *herhum* and is not fazed by the unexpected. Not someone who merely thinks that they can overcome it, when they never had to yet. Bleue Turquoise says "I know who I am", not "I can be whoever and whatever I want". It's not juvenile delusion, but emotionally mature assertion of oneself. Salty vanilla - what's so complex here to understand? Well! Let me tell you... it's not just about that. There's wood, a backbone of it so exquisitely refined that it really needs reflection upon its nature. A smoky, light and yet present shadow of it on all things ongoing. Mysterious woods, as if you found yourself in some otherworldly forest. Alone with your wit and thoughts. Magical! And the vanilla/salt combo here is spellbinding. Enrapturement, is the only word that comes to mind when I smell it. I kept returning to it, still feeling the smokiness is just a tad too much for my personal taste. But there's absolutely NOTHING like this. So I work it with citrus-y layering. This is winter bliss people, get your hands on it if you can! And seriously, this is not even close to Reveal CK!!! It's a universe aside!!!

I definitely get the TF Oud Minerale similarity but I would say that Bleu Turquoise isn’t as linear, less steely/stone-like and doesn’t quite have the ridiculous longevity of the TF..... ie: 2 days on my skin! I get a decent 6-8 hours depending on heat & humidity from this. I definitely get the salt and the vanilla, which thankfully isn’t too sickly & sweet and the incense is a nice accord, although for my tastes, I wish it was just that touch heavier. The jasmine floats around in the middle very nicely indeed and I’m also getting some citruses and possibly sage popping up lightly after about 10-15 minutes but by no means are they sharp. The pepper note comes across more like a slightly floral pink pepper rather than the harsher, spicier black pepper as listed. All in all, a very nice Mediterranean summer fragrance; very Italian & certainly more wearable and more interesting than TF Oud Minerale but I can’t help thinking that it’s a bit like an amalgamation of a few of the AdP Blu Mediterraneo line mashed together but higher quality & less synthetic obviously. A very wearable summer holiday scent, slightly more feminine leaning I’d say but I’d be more than happy to wear it myself, no question. Oud Minerale and I have a rather fractious relationship but I reckon I’d reach for this more in summer: it’s just has more evolution and interest for me. It’s not particularly sexy or inviting but great for summer days lounging around your pool on the Amalfi coast, being brought lovely cold drinks with little umbrellas in them. Nice!

I am loving this sexy, salty, smoky, sultry vanilla. Bleu Turquoise packs a punch and a little goes a long way. I love it in the summer as it warms up on your skin. Smells like a long day at the beach, when you are in and out of the water...salt and sand. Ademas, it wears well in all seasons. Shines in colder months as well. I love the scent bubble...you can smell it all day long...again thinking of those long summer days where the sun sets after 9 pm. This wears to me as totally unisex, smelling equally sexy on a woman or a man. It lasts more than 8 hours and I can smell it on my clothes for days. I love a smoky vanilla and I have others (BabyCat, Andalusian Soul and Lune Feline), and they all smell different. This is not a safe blind buy. My suggestion, find it at the perfume counter, spray it on your wrists - and walk around, shop, run errands and go home....it will carry you throughout the day. You will either love it or want to scrub it off. The only downside in my opinion is the size and the price - even on fragrance.net with the discount 100ML (only size available in the US) close to $300. I now have too many perfumes and I don't want to buy anything but travel sizes or decants. I purchase 9 ML from Scent split, perfect for me. If you can't take a beach holiday, spray this on and pretend that you did :)