Pure Turquoise

I know this sounds a little dramatic and mind you I am an Aussie girl I have never been to the desert except Arizona on holiday in the States. This smells to me like the desert after a hot day and the rain just starts spitting and wets the rocks and the sand and the succulants, cactus etc. It smells like stones and rocks that are hot with water sprayed gently over them. It is in the line of Vera Wang's Look and Britney's Believe. There is something clinical, cold and fresh but a warming sensation as the perfume settles on your skin. It is irresistable to me I love it. I got it on special and just thought I would give it a try and I have never looked back. Once I did get a headache so if you are sensitive to perfume or suffer migrains be careful with this. It is sweet but more if you imagine the sweetness of Midnight Poison, or Velvet hour by Kate Moss or Sensuous by Estee Lauder not a girly sweetness. It think that is where people find it more masculine. It is a great earthy smell for those who love the outdoors and want perfumes to smell more like earth rather than flowers. It is not a safe one to get someone as a present because there is a huge chance they won't like it. this one has it's audience and it has no intention of diverting to any other direction. It makes no apologies for what it is and I like that Ralph Lauren have designed this compared to a lot of the other fluff that is floating around the market at the moment.

First, the scent of Pure Turquoise was as I had anticipated, sweet/heavy, then a familiar disapointment, now its a revelation. Living in the Southwest I wanted to smell a desert-y perfume & learn how to capture that fresh air/ sagey-sweet flower, slighty woody scent w/essential & fragrance oils. After reading reviews of PT I ordered the EDP 2.75oz. asap, ripped open the package & sprayed myself. Many reviews describe it as a heavy frag w/lots of lily-of-the valley and, yes the lily was strong, yet not too sweet & not unpleasant (am not a floral lover) but still kinda heavy. After 15 min, I was disapointed when the dry down smelled so familiar; like a popular sweet 80's frag I've smelled many times before. My friend tried it too & said the same thing; smelled heavy & familiar. Since I bought a bottle I wasnt ready to give up on it. Next time I sprayed, went outside for awhile & forgot about it...thats when I fell in love. When it really drys down its incredible; fresh air,sweet desert flowers, slighty woody. Layering it w/sage essential oil cuts thru some of the sweetness but doesnt really need it. I'm kinda obsessed ;0 & spray myself several times a day. I'll never be able to make such a delicious, complex scent but who cares? Am just happy someone did ;)

I'm hoarding my bottle, for this gem and quite possibly one of the best fragrances EDP ever produced and is sadly discontinued. Had I known that when I made my purchase I would have purchased more. My pocket then was not deep, it's not deep now but has more room. I ceased tobacco as a habit. Still spending as if I need too? ironic. I received a lot of compliments when I wore this. I do not live near a desert, but Australia is like a desert sometimes. I am near and live with humid conditions by the beach,unfortunately not for long either.. I shall be moving closer to my states desert. This is like a breath of fresh air with promise of good things. I was once belittled when wearing this, sadly tarnishing my affair with with Pure Turquoise. Overall a wonderful and unique fragrance, typically as these types of unique fragrances are discontinued as it does not sell like hot cakes.Somewhat lacking in mass appeal. That's why. This obviously is not for the average Joe and the above average Josephina now has to go without, typically profits before people phenomena. BOO HOO> I am hoarding what's left in my flacon for when I want to make a statement. But I can still smell this when I close my eye's. This is in my summer wardrobe too. Cheers T.

I used to have a difficult time finding something that is not floral that smells good on me. The few I have found have been very pricey. Pure Turquoise fills the bill. It is not sexy or romantic. It it a great all around fragrance that would work well in any season. It is reasonable and holds extremely well. The sillage is acceptable. After trying many other non-florals and failing to find what I need, this one goes up a notch from liking to loving. I cannot imagine why they took it out of their line. This makes a perfect "go to" fragrance. I am making it my signature scent. Addition: I tried this again yesterday at around 4:00 pm and it still has a faint fragrance today at 9:12 am. To me, this is extremely long lasting. The only other Ralph I own that lasts this long is Safari.The sillage, unlike Safari, is average. njdeb...love your review! You took me to the desert. My Ironic Twist: Ironically, I now find it difficult to find a floral that agrees with my chemistry. The table has turned. So many of them are extreme citrus and melon compositions. Neither of these really agree with me as they go sour. Viva Pure Turquoise!!!!

I have had this for some time, 125ml, I thought I'd never use it all. Not that I don't like it, its just that I have so many (greedy perfume addict) and I found I needed to be in the mood for this one. Lately however, I find myself reaching for it again and again., as its unique, in a world of similar scents, this stands alone. It has a dryness, for want of a better description, and though it turns sweetly comforting, after quite a few hours, its first hours do invoke thoughts of deserts, cacti, and stark beauty. This fragrance works well for casual and more dressy times, but changes with temperature/season, as well as changing body chemistry. It projects well, but not overpoweringly, and is beautifully long lasting. I still smell it after showering. I can smell it the next day, after application in the morning. In a time of fruity and candy scents,( and yes, I've got some of those, which I wear regularly), this is womanly and individual. A worthwhile investment, imho, for a different experience to the everyday scents, and worthy addition to my scent wardrobe

Pure Turquoise captures the sparkling clarity of bright, sunny days in the southwestern U.S. when the clouds are all fluffy/poofy as they drift slowly across a sky that is truly turquoise blue. The cactus note adds a bit of an airy crisp bite and lily of the valley sprinkles the mix with springtime freshness while birch contributes a light woody feeling. The leather and rum notes are faint but noticeable earthy undercurrents that anchor this marvelous elixir firmly in the unisex category. Quiet but persistant, PT will waft around you like a light breeze that's here and gone and here again just when you think it's passed you by. PT is an energizing "scent of nature" that's not floral in the usual sense of the word. I'll go with "floral chypre" because that description better reflects PT's lightness than would "woody chypre", which I actually think would be more accurate. When I wear this I feel as if I'm standing in a wide, open space even when I'm in a crowded room. Truly a superb elixir! Moderate sillage with 8-10 hour longevity.

Pure Turquoise By Ralph Lauren is probably my second Ralph Lauren fragrance I've bought since Lauren the classic and I'm so glad I didn't give up on this blind buy, Pure Turquoise is simply pure love heaven and the skies all together... First of all its not too floral which I love and somewhat androgynous indeed, it's green woody and leathery somewhat narcotic and addictive, for me its unisex for sure and absolutely gorgeous, the Birch note with the Cactus flower Cereus that flourishes at night hidden that's blooms as it warms up the fragrance is very rich and opulent but not heavy or loud its absolutely divine. Annie Buzantian who also made some beautiful signatures that I have like Estēe Lauder's Sensuous Noir' another masterpiece discontinued and a big fan favorite. Pure Turquoise is smooth silky and ethereal simply glorious all the notes are blended beautifully for me its a MASTERPIECE a unique fragrance, what a shame to lose such a JEWEL!

This is a fragrance that let's you know you are alive, it is very unique, crisp and refreshing. I wouldn't call it a provocative perfume but it definitely exudes a cool confidence that could be sexy. It's a perfume for hot summer days and very different to anything I have ever smelled before. I really like it's uniqueness, but it is not a perfume I would wear everyday, it's one you have to be in the mood for! :) Have just found since writing my review that this perfume is my top choice for fragrance when studying. I have exams at the moment, and this scent gives me the feeling of clarity and concentration, it does not distract me from my work, but I feel helps me sharpen my senses and focus. And I have to add, that it is winter where I am, but I am working inside in a warmish environment! :)

This smells like a memento from a Route 66 pilgrimage, bottled are the dusty tires running over cracked earth, scuffed cowboy boots, reading Kerouac inside a 1969 flatbed Ford and the pedal-metal of Whitesnake. It starts synthetic green/fresh in a diesel-ish way, like watching the dawn at a small gas station and turns into a creamy fougere still arid soil over spikey herbs and interplaying betweeen cool and warm like seeking refuge from the scorch of the sun inside a small abandoned barbershop in a sand-covered desert ghost town. Feels weathered, upbeat and introspective, as in the perfect road trip mood. My only complaint is there should be more rum, if there’s any, I can’t smell it, would’ve liked to find the saloon as well. Insanely good and more insanely discontinued.

You're in the middle of the desert. Your gown of the sheerest, gossamer silk fabric is flowing around you in the breeze. The morning air is brisk and cool. You look down and see a pool of crystal clear water lined with beautiful deep blue turquoise stones. You slide one bare foot tentatively into the pool and stir the water with your toes. Up drifts the most beautiful, clear fragrance you have ever known. You have just experienced Pure Turquoise. The fragrance is slightly sweet but mostly sensual, a little earthy but completely pure and beautiful. The dry down lets the rum and bourbon come through but the heart of the fragrance stays true and the lasting power is phenomenal. This is my new favorite perfume.

I just blind bought a bottle of this on my fav site for snagging vintage fragrances. This is wonderful! I like a few of RL scents, this one tops the list. WHY they would discontinue this is far beyond me. Initial spray, clean, cool, fresh, soapy. Dry down, florals shyly arrive. It's not sweet, overpowering, or overly powdery. Initially it reminds me of laundry soap, while the dry down makes me think of laundry scent beads/crystals. I love it. Side Note: This is how I hoped and imagined Demeter's 'Laundromat' would smell. Instead it smelled like a plastic laundry basket. For 5 seconds. Then it was gone.

This is one of the few fragrances that reminds me of being by a body of water without smelling aquatic. It's just green enough to make me think of an open field full of reeds, wild flowers, and a little pond. Maybe some Indians hunting buffalo nearby! :) Very well-balanced fragrance between the florals and greens and the rum in the dry-down was a delightful ending. Excellent staying power - put it on around 4 this afternoon and I'm STILL sniffing my arm! This is the only RL scent I've found that I really enjoy. If you haven't found one either, give this one a try...

THE fume begins with a creamy,milky berry scent.it has a powdery sweet smell that is inhanced with vanilla and rum.I could drink it.Its ever changing on me and follows me thru the whole day.To me,its a good ,go to fume.One u put on and forget.U know ur gonna smell great all day.It has a smoky newaunce that does remind u of tourquoise.cool and warm at the same time.Good for all seasons and ages.Its well blended to not not change much thru the stages.THe rum brings out the warmth.A good late summer,early fall scent.Just a good,beautiful all round scent.Enjoy1

Nice! This fragrance exudes class and an entrepreneurial spirit. I've had this scent in my collection since it's launch. I've repurchased it a couple times. I recently took it with me on a weekend trip to Indianapolis--it never disappoints. I, very recently, found out this lovely fragrance has been discontinued. I really hate that! I have about half of a large bottle left--I will use it sparingly. This has it all! It smells great and authentic, in a world of gourmands. It projects wonderfully, and it lasts on the clothes and skin.

One of my favourites! I love this scent for Spring/Summer... I usually go for warmer type fragrances, but this is one of the few "cool" scents that I absolutely adore. I think it would be very difficult for anyone to hate this fragrance or to get a headache from it. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's definitely not an offensive fragrance. Alas, you just had to be discontinued didn't you? :( Such a pity. However, I stocked up... should last me for years!

Pure Turquoise is one of my absolute favorite frangrances that I've had since its release in the early 2000s. However, it totally reminds me of a fragrance that I just purchased. Drum roll please... Estee Lauder's Modern Muse Le Rouge Chic! The notes they share are Lily, Patchouli and Vanilla. But that's enough for my nose to instantly fall in love. So glad I now have them both, because that means that I'll never be without this luscious fragrance.

What an odd and original scent. The first time I tried it I only felt rain, rocks and minerals. Salt, yes. It was a harsh and quite unpleasant unisex scent. Still, I got intrigued and kept it. Now, when I have gotten to know Pure Turquoise, I feel crisp green and flowers. Rain and salt still, which makes it outstanding and makes me want to sniff my arm constantly on those occasions when I dare wearing it. Definitely unisex still.

Generally not a fan of Ralph Lauren perfumes. Pure Turquoise is the exceptional. Initially opens loud and harsh, it settles down to a quiet and gentle gem. It's like, a person who doesn't dress to suit the trend but is so well put together looking better than most others. It has great depth and longevity. And it's very unique because it's like magic. The longer it wears the more surprises emerge..

I love this sniffy. It's fresh but has slight floral undertones. I've never been to the desert so I have no comparison to what the SW US is. I wear this at night. I spritz it before I go to bed and it is so calming. I hate that it's discontinued. I've been slowly buying a bottle every few months so I can horde:) The longevity is very poor. Fifteen minutes and I can't even smell it on my clothes.

I Love the sweet scent of cactus bathing in the southwestern sun the pure blue skies it's like your going on a journey though the caves from the lost tribes of the southwest you discoved different colored mineals on the caves and your watching the Navajo women weaving there famous quilts and you ride your horse though the desert that leads you to no where i just love this frangrance.