Ralph Lauren 2005 EDP

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Pure Turquoise

by Annie Buzantian

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Ralph Lauren Pure Turquoise is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Annie Buzantian. Pure Turquoise opens with Cactus, Violet, Lily of the Valley, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Birch, and Vanilla. Ralph Lauren's Pure Turquoise carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chameleon: a clean, floral, dry green scent that splits opinions. It's either an evocative, unique gem or just a harsh, headache-inducing green mess. You'll either love its desert-like aura or find it screechy and plain.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
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Pure Turquoise Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean and fresh profile makes it suitable for casual wear and might work in an office setting if applied lightly, as some find it strong initially. However, its divisive nature and moderate sillage make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Pure Turquoise opens with a distinct greenness from cactus and violet, blended with the soft, clean freshness of lily of the valley. As it settles, a bouquet of white florals emerges, predominantly lily and orange blossom, underpinned by a dry, woody base of birch and patchouli. Hints of boozy rum and warm amber provide depth, giving it an unusual cool-warm duality, like a desert landscape at dawn.

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