Ming Shu
Yves RocherEau de Toilette1990
Side by side
Ming Shu vs. Shi
Is Ming Shu better than Shi?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskWater Lily
floralaquaticfreshmusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Ming Shu and Shi?
| Ming Shu | Shi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1990 | 2000 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ming Shu and Shi smell?
Ming Shu
Floral
Aquatic
Marine
Fresh
Aromatic
Powdery
Woody
Musky
Shi
Floral
Citrus
Aquatic
Leather
Musky
Smoky
Fresh
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ming Shu and Shi share?
Top
Aquatic NotesPeach
Water LilyRice LeafMandarin Orange
Heart
Water LilyLotus
Orange BlossomFrangipani
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla
BirchMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Water LilyLotus
Orange BlossomWater LilyFrangipani
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Birch
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Ming Shu and Shi work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Ming Shu or Shi?
| Ming Shu | Shi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ming Shu and Shi?
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
Here's the thing about Shi: it won't announce itself. No fireworks. No drama. Just clean, cool, almost-transparent calm. The aquatic opening is soft, the florals arrive without fanfare.Shi
The hunt
Where to buy Ming Shu and Shi
| Ming Shu | Shi | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $17.58ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $37.67ecosmetics |
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