Dreaming
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ming Shu
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A dreamlike fresh-floral aquatic - melon and bergamot opening, water lily and jasmine heart, soft sandalwood-musk-iris drydown. Calm and ethereal warm-weather wear, not the tobacco oriental the database currently claims.
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 | 9% | 0% |
| Floral | 33% | 24% |
| Fruity | 8% | 12% |
| Green | 7% | 5% |
| Sweet | 17% | 20% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 12% | 14% |
| Earthy | 3% | 4% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| Fresh | 28% | 36% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Melon, water lily, jasmine, and a watery seawater touch read clearly as warm-weather. Spring and summer daytime suit best; the soft sandalwood-musk base is too airy to carry winter.
Occasions
Gentle projection and aquatic-floral character suit casual daytime, daytime dates, and office; lacks the gravitas for formal evenings.
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 Water Lily, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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