Yves Rocher • Ming Shu • Fragrances

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*TOP REVIEWER* Kysyona on 10/24/2012 3:36:00 AM more reviews by Kysyona

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is by far the only fragrance - out of the hundreds I have happenend to sniff in life - that has a strange calming and therapeutic effect on me! It is serenity and peace of mind in a bottle!! I know, the composition is probably rather average, and it may smell a little too cheap at times, but it has one note - a surging fresh oozing, but not at all alcohol-like note - that wakes up a buddhist monk in me! I immediately get an urge to distance myself from everybody and everything, go up somewhere high up into the mountains overlooking an ocean, breath in a steam of a freshly made cup of jasmine tea and feel eternity unravelling. No matter in what circumstances I smell it - it brings me right back into this picture and I feel incredibly tranquil. I wore a deodorant once as I explored Ireland's landscapes, all of which were so raw and powerfull, and I believe this couldn't have been a better scent for soul-searching when outdoors somewhere strikingly beautiful like the irish west coast! I got a bottle of EDP for a better staying power, and I am anticipating the moment when I will be taking my hubby back to IE to show him around the paradise on earth that it is. The notes that I could sniff right away were water lily, lily of the valley, jasmine, probably cedar and a little vetiver, all of which blend into a " humid aroma of a seawind from faraway lands" impression. The staying power of the EDP is very good - i can smell it 4 hours later and it doen't loose the refreshing quality even then. The perfume does develop, but it's not the phoenix kind, it rather stays true to itself rather than evolve into something unexpected. Perfect for hot days in spring or summer and whenever one feels in need of recharging the batteries. I love it and will be purchasing exclusively for travelling/holiday.

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*TOP REVIEWER* cerulfox on 10/18/2011 3:46:00 PM more reviews by cerulfox

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Beautiful aquatic floral, like walking beside a gentle stream with water lilies...but then said stream dried up out of nowhere. This lasted all of 15 minutes on me, then disappeared in a poof of cedar. Pity, it was nice while it lasted, and I'm glad I was given a bottle rather than purchasing it myself.

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lmcmullen on 10/1/2011 8:29:00 PM more reviews by lmcmullen

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Love this stuff - it's a light watery floral that I find both calming and refreshing at the same time. It doesn't last long on me,. though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* azraelle on 8/28/2010 11:37:00 AM more reviews by azraelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Though this is absolutely not the type of perfume I go for, I liked thisone very much. My mom gave this to me a couple of years ago. It´s not agressive and I like the waterlily scent but I don´t know what this has in common with CoolWater, as CoolWater really makes me feel sick and almost throw up, while Ming Shu is somehow very calming. But I took two lippes off, as the composition is not really interesting... you know.. it doesn´t smell extraordinary/unique, it´s pleasant but nothing special. I liked it more when I was younger (about 15) and I would repurchase this as a present for someone who likes light scents or for me to spray it around in the room as it has a calming effect on me...

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neeneebooboo on 4/11/2010 11:02:00 PM more reviews by neeneebooboo

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Loooooove this perfume. Have bought it for several years now. Love the fact that it's a light scent but it has staying power. People are always asking me what I'm wearing when I wear it. Love it. Highly recommend if you like light scents.

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rachellkimb on 2/10/2010 1:39:00 AM more reviews by rachellkimb

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I don't think this smells anything like Alfred Sung's Shi. Shi is a very wood musk w/a hint of citrus. Ming Shu is a watery light aquatic w/ a hint of peach. I prefer the Ming Shu by a landslide..!
EDIT: I might be thinking of the regular Ming Shu. Don't think I've tried the d'Aube.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Ivylim on 10/18/2008 6:55:00 PM more reviews by Ivylim

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I brought this a long time ago and this was one of my first perfume. It's a light floral and aquatic scent. It's an ok fragrance for me. I rarely wear it. But this is definitely light enough for work. I like how to bottle is shaped. And when you open it- you can use the cap to dab it on your wrist or other hot points.

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JenJenofAz on 3/28/2008 5:47:00 PM more reviews by JenJenofAz

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

It smells good in the bottle, but not on me. Too marine and a bit chemical like=not good. Not for me, anyway. It also didn't stay on very long, good thing, in my case. A bit cheap smelling. I've not done too well with Yves Rocher's fragrances. Too Avonish which isn't good. But I had this in the toilette, which smelled like it had been watered down. The eau de parfum was nice, a bit like Cool Water.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kayben on 3/19/2008 9:17:00 PM more reviews by kayben

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Ming shu smells like honeysuckle after a brief rainshower has dampened the air. It's a light fragrance for spring and summer. I spray it under my arms and the folds of my inner arms and backs of knees. It doesn't have much lasting power, but it's cheap to purchase. The glass bottle is shaped like a darling little pagoda. I would repurchase this fragrance but I want to play the field for a while first. I'm bad at commitment it seems.

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WinnieQBear on 3/1/2008 9:36:00 PM more reviews by WinnieQBear

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Got it for free as a gift so can't say much about the price. I liked years ago but now it seems to be too overpowering. Maybe I will try the body lotion.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tanja1801 on 1/28/2008 7:31:00 AM more reviews by Tanja1801

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I actually don't like the fragrances from Yves Rocher. In my opinion, they smell a bit cheap. I gave this one 3 lippies because the fragrance is okay. Nice and not too strong. Loevely for everyday use

Tanja

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pimpnazt on 12/1/2007 10:54:00 PM more reviews by pimpnazt

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

This was one of my first fragrances that I really made a regular part of my routine. It falls into the same category as probably Davidoff Cool Water -- it's an aquatic scent. It's playful, however, where Cool Water is sexy. It's not offensive. It's safe. It's very light and easily wearable by just about anyone.

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hopeygal on 11/25/2007 8:36:00 PM more reviews by hopeygal

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

beautiful, quiet, light, water lily smell that doesn't smell like candy floss.

i like the blue triangle glass bottle, it is cheap compare to all other fragrances on the market. I bought this for my friend and she absolutely loves it.

i would wear it daily

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Corin123 on 7/28/2007 11:25:00 AM more reviews by Corin123

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I cannot believe people compare this to L'Eau d'Issey and Cool Water! I really hate those two fragrances, while I absolutely love Ming Shu. It is quite ordinairy, but it just smells so good. I read a review that mentions that it smells like Hugo Boss Woman and I do agree with that. Although this is one of my favorite fragrances, I do not like the packaging, sincethe spray-head happened to break off the bottle twice.

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daybreaking on 5/18/2007 2:00:00 AM more reviews by daybreaking

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Ming Shu is a light, breezy, summery scent; the water lily stands out, and I also pick up traces of melon. To me, it doesn't really change from when first applied to dry down. It does lack a certain depth or uniqueness - the scent reminds me of a tropical body wash scent more than a perfume. That's not necessarily a bad thing - it's good as a slightly relaxing, casual daytime scent.




The perfume comes in a pretty triangle-shaped transparent blue bottle. I got the splash version, and the stopper doesn't fit securely into the plastic holder set into the neck of the bottle, so I'm nervous about it leaking if the bottle accidentally gets tipped over.




I also had, (and used up), the cream perfume version - It smelled sweeter and richer, but was much weaker applied. It didn't seem to last more than a half hour, and even then it wasn't noticeable more than a centimeter away from my skin. It came in a pretty, light blue opaque plastic tear-drop shaped case; this seems to suit the smell more then the bottle version - pleasant, feminine, but slightly artificial.




According to Yves Rocher:



Olfactive Family: Transparent Floral Aquatic.


Head Notes: Marine Note, Peach.


Mid Note: Water Lily.


Base Notes: Cedar, Musk.

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smoochapooch on 2/15/2007 3:19:00 PM more reviews by smoochapooch

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

MING PEW.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jiney17 on 11/4/2006 7:06:00 PM more reviews by jiney17

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Watery floral with a strong musky blast upon application (hated that musky opening--musk makes my head hurt). Becomes noticeably sweeter and slightly less aquatic on me, though definitely floral (but I tend to bring out any sweetness in a fragrance rather quickly and strongly). This is fine but doesn't blow me away by any means. It's also not my kind of thing so I would not buy a full size.

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*TOP REVIEWER* anabolina on 10/7/2006 10:56:00 AM more reviews by anabolina

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is one of my favorite Yves Rocher scents. It's beautiful.

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jupel76 on 9/15/2006 2:33:00 PM more reviews by jupel76

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Ming Shu was probably my favourite Yves Rocher fragrance. An aquatic floral, it was subtle enough for daytime, and the container was a lovely transparent blue glass with a pagoda-style cap. It however didn't last very long.

In my last Yves Rocher order though, I received a full-sized 30ml EdP as a free gift. They really upped the strength, and now it lasts the whole day. Whatever they did to make to make it last seems to have reduced some of the original subtlety. However it's a welcome tradeoff, now I can actually smell it on me hours later.

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*TOP REVIEWER* syltetyta on 7/27/2006 8:12:00 PM more reviews by syltetyta

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Other    

I'm glad I sampled it, because it is not my kind of fragrance. It is too fresh and clean for my taste, and scents like that get very synthetic on me. I guess it doesn't work with my bodychemistry. I do believe that many would enjoy it if they like watery fragrances like the before mentioned "cool water" or "L'eau d'issy", fresh fragrances I can't wear. However, I find it a teeny tad more flowery so I suggest to sample it first. UPDATE: I received a whole bottle of it for free and I find it more and more similar to Hugo Boss' Woman, and gave it to my mum.


Just a note:

After more than 15 years of being a repeat customer at Yves Rocher, I've closed my membership and account after being treated rudely one last time by their customer service in Norway. Clearly the company has a worldwide issue with their customers if they are dissatisfied, after reading more than one review mentioning it.

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