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    Side by side

    Hinlay pour Femme vs. Ming Shu

    Strikingly similar
    Ming Shu by Yves Rocher bottle

    Ming Shu

    Yves Rocher
    Eau de Toilette1990
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hinlay pour Femme vs. Ming Shu
    Hinlay pour FemmeMing Shu
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20051990
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hinlay pour Femme

    Aquatic
    Floral
    Ozonic
    Vanilla
    Fresh
    Woody

    Ming Shu

    Floral
    Aquatic
    Marine
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Woody
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Aquatic NotesPeach
    Heart
    LotusAquatic NotesFloral NotesWoody Notes
    Water LilyLotus
    Base
    MuskAmberVanille
    MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hinlay pour Femme vs. Ming Shu
    Hinlay pour FemmeMing Shu
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about aquatic florals from 2005: many of them followed predictable formulas. This one didn't. The lotus brings a watery softness to the opening.Hinlay pour Femme
    Some fragrances shout. This one doesn't need to. Ming Shu floats, the aquatic-peach opening clears space for water lily and lotus to drift, and the woody drydown keeps it present without ever pushing.Ming Shu