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Ming Shu

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Yves Rocher Ming Shu is an Eau de Parfum. Ming Shu opens with Sea Water and Peach, settles into a heart of Water Lily and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Yves Rocher's Ming Shu carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Classic
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Ming Shu 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 Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ming Shu opens with a bright splash of peach and sea salt, quickly diving into a heart of delicate lotus and ethereal water lily. This aquatic floral core is underpinned by a gentle, woody base of cedar and sandalwood, with a whisper of vanilla and musk offering a soft, clean finish. It evokes a tranquil, almost meditative watery garden.

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