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Love in Black Eau de Parfum bottle Love in Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2008 Year 2010
££££ Price Tier ££
Love Affair Eau de Parfum bottle Love Affair EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Love in Black EDP
This polarizing violet-centric fragrance is either a dark, sweet, and sensual masterpiece or smells like burnt plastic, rubber, and regret. There's no middle ground, so sample first unless you're feeling adventurous.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Love Affair EDP
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; elegant and subtle for some, but others find its weak performance a dealbreaker. It's a powdery, gentle floral that whispers rather than shouts, ideal for close encounters.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Love in Black EDP
Love Affair EDP

Notes

Accords

Love in Black Love Affair
100%
Powdery
100%
50%
Musky
73%
70%
Floral
58%
68%
Woody
57%
63%
Iris
Vanilla
58%
54%
Fruity
50%
Almond
50%
49%
Fresh
Animalic
49%
44%
Rose
46%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
50%
73%
Floral shared
70%
58%
Woody shared
68%
57%
63%
58%
Fruity shared
54%
50%
50%
49%
49%
Rose shared
44%
46%

Performance

Love in Black Love Affair
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Love in Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection, longevity, and prominent violet-iris profile make it too assertive for office wear. However, its dark, sensual character and excellent performance are ideal for dates and formal evening events where it can truly shine without overwhelming.

Love Affair

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its soft, powdery, and musky character, coupled with general feedback on poor projection and longevity, makes it highly suitable for an office environment or close-quarters casual wear. However, it lacks the presence for formal events or the vigour for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Love in Black EDP
Love Affair EDP
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