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Love in Black Eau de Parfum bottle Love in Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2008 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Dark Affection Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Affection 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 - Dark Affection EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Only in Dark Affection
Blackcurrant 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 39% vs 21%
Clove 29% vs 22%
Only in Love in Black
Musk 31%
Only in Love in Black
Blackcurrant 54% Rose 46%
Only in Dark Affection
Cedar 55% Musk 45%

Accords

Love in Black Dark Affection
100%
Powdery
70%
Floral
68%
Woody
70%
63%
Iris
54%
Fruity
50%
Musky
Sweet
50%
49%
Fresh
44%
Rose
100%
70%
Woody shared
68%
70%
63%
54%
50%
50%
49%
44%

Performance

Love in Black Dark Affection
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Dark Affection

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Blackcurrant, Rose, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Love in Black EDP
Dark Affection EDP
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