Is Perfume Parlour Dark Affection a dupe of Creed Love in Black?
Love in Black EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dark Affection EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Love in Black
- Dark Affection
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Love In Black. Built around Blackcurrant, Clove, Iris, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Love In Black.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Iris, Musk
Adds jasmine, drops floral notes
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$237.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 2.5 fl oz (75 ml)
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Best Value
$237.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 2.5 fl oz (75 ml) - $93.84/fl oz
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Dark Affection EDP
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