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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive aquatic green, either a unique spa-like experience or a screechy aquatic mess, but everyone agrees it needs a serious sit-down to reach its full potential. Patience is key, apparently.
Yves Rocher's Ming Shu is a divisive aquatic floral. Some hail it as a fresh, nostalgic gem, while others dismiss it as a dated, weak imitation, a relic of '90s perfume trends. Expect a clean, inoffensive, but often fleeting experience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 0% |
| Floral | 25% | 24% |
| Fruity | 11% | 12% |
| Green | 11% | 5% |
| Sweet | 25% | 20% |
| Warm | 2% | 1% |
| Woody | 8% | 14% |
| Earthy | 0% | 4% |
| Animalic | 11% | 7% |
| Fresh | 29% | 36% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and green profile makes it perfect for casual wear and sports, as it's often described as a gym scent. While some find it suitable for the office, its potential for a strong throw after maturation means it's best applied lightly there. It's too fresh and clean for formal events, and not sensual enough for a date.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, light, and unobtrusive nature makes it perfect for office or casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it wouldn't stand out for dates or formal events, though its freshness could suit a post-sport spritz.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Aquatic, Fresh accords and Vanilla, Lotus notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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