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.

Pure Turquoise is my one of my favourite summer scents. It is crisp and refreshing and works so well in hot weather. For me it's about the cooling astringency of soft greens. The slightly powdery florals are well balanced with the green notes so that neither dominates. A unique and beautiful fragrance.

LOVE!!! sophisticated, warm, and clean scent..had a huge bottle and treasured it..gifted to my sisters and mom and they loved it too..am not sure if this is still around either..what's wrong with MR. Lauren! Please sir, just don't stop making more of these monumental scents!!!

This is smooth,a long cold glass of water on a hot humid day!The notes overlap and blend together so well,its like a single element on its own.Cooling in the summer,warming in the winter Changes to fit ur mood while staying true to its beasutiful heart.would recommend

I love Pure Turquoise its great for warm weathers and since I live in the Caribbean its perfect.I wish I can find a carbonated drink that taste just like Pure Turquoise smells. It would be so refreshing! Call me crazy!

I had this from my aunt hoping for a tenacious foresty experience. I gave this one many chances. I LOVE IT! Smells so great! On my skin its a complete hit, cactus flowers with violets, cassia, amber and birch!

It's dry--it's wet. It's fresh-wet. It's green, it's turquoise, it's sophisticated but just stops before it crosses over to pretentious. It's mesmerizing and I love it.

This is the first chypre I have found that I like and boy, am I in love with it! Now I want to explore other chypres that are not obscured by aldehydes. Love it!

Ralph Lauren's PURE TURQUOISE is a subtly alluring, unique, long-lasting unisex chypre. I obviously love this fragrance, judging by the less than .5oz remaining in my 2.5oz edp. (In fact, I'm shopping for a 4.2oz replacement...) Who knew that cactus and birch could find a place in perfume? Well they do here, and I love this combination: everything is perfectly measured so that nothing really stands out. Vanilla and rum might have been disastrous for me (I actually suffer a gag reflex at the very thought of rum and coke!) Instead, PURE TURQUOISE somehow combines a variety of unlikely elements--including the sometimes domineering patchouli and intense neroli--into a symphonic poem, evoking a beautiful, endless desert of shimmering white sand in which tumbleweeds blow by as the warm wind caresses the wearer's soul. PURE TURQUOISE is a dry, nonflowery chypre which should appeal to anyone who likes Boucheron's JAIPUR SAPHIR (another great unisex fragrance, à mon avis)...

I just got a huge 4.2 oz bottle of this. I tested some on my arm around noon and its past midnight now and I can still smell it. Thats pretty amazing for me. Most perfumes only last a couple of hours on me at most. I like this but am not in love with Pure Turquoise...yet. I have spent some time trying to figure out what it was about Turquoise that seems so familiar. I checked the notes and I am pretty sure none of my other perfumes have what is listed but finally I figured it out. It smells a little like Joop Femme to me and it seems to have something in common with ( don't flame me please) White Diamonds-which I love. Both of these have lovely earthy bases and so does Turquoise. While I don't get the top notes or heart notes much I definitley get the base. It also reminds me of my hubby's Lagerfield when Turquiose goes powdery. I could see this as a unisex scent. In fact I spritzed my hubby and Turquoise smells amazing on him .

Pure Turquoise reminds me of a road trip my family took when I was a kid. Stopping at a small roadside store in the desert in New Mexico. Clean but dirty, rustic and charming. Standing out front of the store the air had a wonderful scent to it like no other place I'd been. Amazingly if I were to pick a scent that fit turquoise I would agree this is it. Beautiful, smooth, soothing, and unique. They say turquoise changes color with it's wearer as the oils in your skin effect it. Pure Turquoise is no different, and is truly like it's name sake. It is old and wise yet beautiful. It's not a style I would normally reach for yet there's something about it that I can't resist. The notes are well blended. I don't smell current, vanilla, or any specific notes really. I suppose cactus flower, desert lily and amber, soft, a tiny bit sweet, with a tartness to it, would be the best way to describe it.

This is a really interesting fragrance which is arid, strange and unisex without a doubt. I've never been to the American desert but something in this makes me recall holidays in Greek islands where the scent of herbs drifts through the salty air. It has something of the 'headshop' about it, which is a good thing for me as I love incense and resinous smells. Very evocative and makes me feel like going on an adventure!! I've worn this most days now since I bought it and find it to be a great summer frag especially as it has a warmth to it which is lovely in this English weather(rain!). It's a really intimate and friendly scent which is like an extension of your bath products/skin scent. My husband hasn't commented but then he only notices stuff that's really strong!!

I first tested this when visiting a seaside suburb of my city. I'm not talking palm trees and resorts here- more like "urban chic-by-sea". Later, as I sniffed my wrist and walked along the pier looking back at the high rises and restaurants, I thought this image captured what this perfume is all about. Yes it's easy to understand the references to water and the ocean. But Pure Turquoise likes to live in both worlds. It will equally speak to you about life in the city- the rum notes represent the restaurants and bars while chypre notes remind you that you are on land. This would be a perfect fragrance to wear for casual or office wear during the day when you want to feel contemporary and cool.

After reading a bunch of reviews I went ahead and blind-bought a small bottle of this on eBay. I agree with people who say it's an unusual smell, dry, green, good for warm weather. Yep, it's all of those things. But my first general impression of this? It smells like really good, clean laundry. Since Pure Turquoise is becoming harder and harder to source affordably, I probably won't buy more. My favorite clean laundry fragrance is Pure by Alfred Sung. They are different from each other, but if you are looking for a "clean" effect, it's worth a try. Pure Turquoise is a bit drier and warmer, but both have that fresh, inoffensive appeal.

Well, now that I've tested it at last, I'm stunned...because either I'm having a midlife crisis or I've found my signature scent for the rest of my life. What bewilders me most is that the fragrance itself doesn't have any "wow factor" being an olfactory masterpiece or stunningly beautiful, nevertheless it has jaw dropping effect on me. It blends with my chemistry and lasts good 6 hrs. Although it is extremely well balanced, I can detect all the notes mentioned in its description. Besides, its essence fits the gemstone turquoise (which btw is my zodiac stone) to a T.

Pure Turquoise is atmospheric in that it reminds me of the air surrounding a place. As others have mentioned, this scent is so evocative of the clear morning air of the desert southwest. It seems to surround you as if not emanating from a single source, but rather as if it were a part of the air itself. Rarely has a perfume so transported me. I find this perfume nostalgic in that so many of my family have moved to Arizona, and this scent makes me feel more connected to them. This is a truly unusual, special scent that I hope to always have in my collection.

I do not perceive this as a "heavy" scent, as some of the reviewers did. Perhaps this is because my friend Mel, who wears it often, sprays the air and then she walks through the mist. I think she smells like a fresh bouquet which is equal parts greens and flowers. There is also a unisex feel because of the bourbon vanilla and rum in the drydown. If she sprayed her pulse points, as I do when I apply scent, rather than do the "walk-through", I think this would be heavier and sweeter, which is not her usual taste. It is the sweetest scent she owns by far.

Wonderful - perfect for spring/summertime. Cool, fresh and airy clean scent. RL has made som gems - this is one of them. Hard to find, but if you do - try it. The Lily-of-the-valley is not dominant and thats good, I think. A timeless scent - made for every woman. Underbar - perfekt för vår/sommartid. Kylig, fräsch och en luftigt ren doft. RL har några riktigta juveler - detta är en av dem. Svår att finna - men om du hittar den - prova den. Liljekonvaljen är inte dominant som tur är. En tidlös doft - gjord för alla kvinnor.

I gifted my new bottle of Turquoise to my daughter because it was not as "Chypre" with my chemistry as I prefer. Tho no oakmoss is listed, when she walked away, she left a trail of a most elegant chypre fragrance, "oakmoss" note prominent. I've been blessed to see the desert blooming while traveling West and it was a glorious visual experience. I hoped Turquoise would be an olfactory delight to the blooming desert I read in reviews, but alas, not for me. I will be most happy smelling the flowers when daughter wears it.

If you love this one you can still find it at Scentsational Shoppe.com. They sell uncut perfume oils that are identical to all of the fragrances, (I used to work at the fragrance counter of a major dept. store). I love this one! I agree with others that if turquoise had a scent, this is how you'd expect it to smell. Pure T. is fresh, clean, inviting and a bit sexy, but manages to avoid the overly musky, floral or sweet notes used today. It's not at all powdery. Enjoy this one year round, for days or summer evenings.

The opening of Pure Turquoise is very sweet and leafy which I was not expecting at all. And then comes a scent reminiscent of chopped vegetables, particularly celery. Is this cactus??? From here on in, I just find PT to be a strange, cool, pared back fragrance which puzzles me. No one note stands out to be noticed yet PT has a strong presence nonetheless. It is definately unique and I can see it working as a meditative fragrance, where you wish to totally alone and safe to see beyond the everyday.

After getting Romance this summer, I must be getting used to Ralph Lauren's perfumes. I found this baby at Marshalls for $19.99 today. It is a very interesting one I have to say. It does remind you of the Romance just a little but at a deeper from the ocean's rock bottom way.. I suck at describing I know. Like I said, it is a little unusual fragrance for me, could be a little overwhelming and I think it might be even causing me headache to be perfectly honest. But, I like the scent.

One of the few fragrances that actually smells like its name--if turquoise had a scent, this might be it. Classic and clean without smelling soapy or marine, this is fresh and feminine. Go easy on the application, however, as this is not a light fragrance and can easily become overpowering. Just the lotion might be enough on hot days. Wear it in the summer with a crisp white linen shirt, a sleek ponytail, and of course, turquoise jewelry.

I have had this since it was introduced. It is unusual and the scent seems to change with the time of year! Living in Central Florida, summers are very humid and hot. The long-lasting scent seems a bit heavier then... I am a fan, but have to be in the mood. I do get compliments... As a perfume addict... Changing from day to day what I wear, it has lasted me a long time and retains it's just off the shelf fragrance.

Definitely not a scent you would find in today's new releases. A fresh green cactus, cassia and birch with floral compliments that I could never predict evolving as they do. It's green and pale pink; if I had to apply colors, not necessarily turquoise. Crisp and buttery at the same time. So feminine and interesting. Today's fragrance makers would be wise to take a look at this gem......

A singular, intensely fragrant flower, emerging from the cracked earth in the dry desert heat. It reaches for the scorching sun in the turquoise sky. That is what I visualize when I wear this. It is a dry, hot, poignant floral, parched but thriving. The notes come together beautifully to create a unique, resonating scent that is much more than the sum of its parts.

I got an assignment to look for birthday present, as birthday present for one of the office's secretary. When I saw the beautiful package of this fragrance, I was instantly interested. So I spray it on paper, it smells really good...cool, firm and feminin. No need to think twice, I bought it before someone else grab it :)

I would have to agree with one of the posters in that this smells unisex to me. Its a very nice, unique, clean scent. In my opinion it should be labeled an aquatic floral. Definately a summer fragrance for warm humid nights. On me the birch and lilly dominate. But in a nice way.

The best way to describe this fragrance is "turquoise"! I have rarely seen a fragrance that fits its promotion as well as this one: the packaging, the ad, the name! fresh, crisp, blue and bright greens. Not sweet, not girly yet not masculine nor soapy ...perfect!

Aquantic flowery. Not at all powdery, sweet or creamy to me. Fresh and really high at first, but calms down in the drydown to a crispy scent of flowers and sea. Unisex! like it! read 'awesomeness' review. Describes PT very well.

very unusual i have to say but really reminds me of the smell of the desert as i dream of it, never been there, but this one makes me smell the sun and the cactus is lovely, wish it was staying a little more on my skin..