Love in Black
“Love in Black by Creed is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a powdery, buy creed at luckyscent composition with a violet undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2008 by Creed, Love in Black was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed, the sixth and seventh generations of this storied French fragrance house. The composition marries powdery and floral notes with a subtle muskiness, anchored by Italian violet and Bulgarian rose. The heart of wildflowers and iris adds a softness that balances the woody base of Virginia cedar and cloves. This fragrance is neither overtly sweet nor heavy; instead, it offers a refined elegance that feels both lasting and contemporary.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points — it blooms gradually over an hour. The fresh top notes are fleeting, but the musky base lingers comfortably close to skin throughout the day.
Erwin Creed
Founding perfumer · 15 fragrances
About the Brand
Creed
Heritage craftsmanship since 1760
One of the oldest perfume houses, Creed claims a royal heritage dating back centuries. Known for high-quality natural ingredients and classic compositions, with Aventus becoming one of the most successful niche fragrances ever created.
Designer Creed
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of a dimly lit room where powdery florals mingle with warm woods, evoking the serene yet confident feeling of a well-curated space.
Fig. 01 — Love in Black, Creed
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