J.F. Paris Yin and Yang, Yin Imperial and Yang Imperial

J.F. Paris is an alternative brand by the house of Jacques Fath, aiming at a younger audience. It follows the trends and chooses an expressive style. Yin and Yang Classic and Imperial lines which belong to one brand were introduced. This modern and affordable line attracts attention to this Parisian brand with its design and trendy elements.

Yin and Yang are fragrances for men and women inspired by the concept of ancient Chinese philosophy where two opposite forces connect. They stay independent but close to one another in the world of nature. In cosmology, they are two entities which follow the original breath of life, work and everything surrounding us.

Light and sunny Yang presents a man captured in a dark, curvy flacon. It is composed of bergamot, grapefruit, spices, violet, jasmine, green tea, cardamom and artemisia mixed with aromas of cedar, vetiver, sandalwood and moss. The light and luminous beginning is calmed by floral and tea nuances wrapped with spices which harmonize the whole concept. The charisma of this fragrance is certainly aided by woody notes which accentuate the masculinity of the concept.

The symbol of gentleness and femininity, Yin, was presented in a light and airy curvy flacon which suggests contrast to Yang. The olfactive pyramid accentuates feminine sensuality and introduces top notes of peach and black currant. The heart blooms with jasmine and rosewood, while base notes finish with sandalwood and white musk. The creator is Anna Flipo.

A fresh fruity opening expresses emotional fulfillment which every women strives to achieve. This rounded, peaceful and drinkable story of love and need for yang uses warm and sophisticated rosewood along with gentle jasmine blossoms to transform emotion into scent. Femininity can be felt throughout the whole composition, which caresses you with white musk and milky sandalwood. A fragrance of women and emotional fulfillment, I would say.

Yin and Yang are available as 30, 50 and 75 ml EDT. They were created in cooperation with the house of Panouage, just like the perfumes of designers Jaqcues Fath, Poiray, Isabey and Masaki Matshushima.

After the first two fragrances this house is presenting the Imperial pair, Yin Imperial and Yang Imperial in warm, pastel-colored flacons. Yin Imperial was also inspired by ancient Chinese philosophy and it introduces grapefruit, black currant, freesia, peony, juicy pear, magnolia, musk, coconut milk and amber. Its flacon is slightly curved and composed of glass colored in warm yellow and orange nuances with metal details. The fragrance is available as a 75 ml EDT.

Yang Imperial for men is dark red and has a warm, masculine composition which suggests the endless, almost ultimate power and authority of the Emperor. The perfume opens with anise oil and green apple. The heart includes Brazilian rose, violet and jasmine, while the warm and gourmand base incorporates patchouli and praline. The fragrance is available as a 75 ml EDT.