Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, released in 2006, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube: marine, aquatic and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. L'Erbolario Fiore dell'Onda — 73% scent match

    Shares a refreshing marine and floral spirit that feels reminiscent of the aquatic depth in Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube.

    It shares its marine, floral and aromatic accords with Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, opens on Sea Notes too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 468 community ratings.

  2. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers — 68% scent match

    While more solar and bright, it shares a similar vintage floral-aquatic DNA that feels like a cousin to the original composition.

    It shares its floral, fresh and woody accords with Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,083 community ratings.

  3. Jean Charles Brosseau Fleurs d'Ombre/Nymphéa — 78% scent match

    Evokes the same watery, delicate floral character found in the original, leaning into a soft and serene aquatic profile.

    It shares its floral, fresh and fresh spicy accords with Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 65 community ratings.

  4. Ulric de Varens Varens Original Borneo Dream — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a similar aquatic and floral essence to Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, offering a breezy, light-hearted experience at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its aquatic, yellow floral and woody accords with Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 28 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. The Body Shop Lotus Petal — 70% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a simple, clean floral impression that aligns with the light, watery aesthetic of the reference scent.

    It shares its floral, aquatic and fresh accords with Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 51 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube dupe is cheapest?

Ulric de Varens Varens Original Borneo Dream, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube.

Which Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube dupe lasts longest?

Ulric de Varens Varens Original Borneo Dream, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube.

Which Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube dupe is closest to the original?

Ulric de Varens Varens Original Borneo Dream, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Fiore dell'Onda saves you about $5 a year against Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ulric de Varens Varens Original Borneo Dream comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.