Creed 2008 EDP

F ££££ Acquired

Love in Black

by Erwin Creed , Olivier Creed

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Creed Love in Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Erwin Creed and Olivier Creed. Love in Black opens with Floral Notes, Cedar, and Violet, settles into a heart of Musk, Iris, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Rose and Blackcurrant. Creed's Love in Black carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
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Love in Black Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet48%
Cedar27%
Floral Notes24%
Heartas listed
Iris39%
Musk31%
Clove30%
Baseas listed
Blackcurrant54%
Rose46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOOL (ALCOHOL), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL-IONONE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BUTYL METHOXYDI-BENZOYL METHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, LINALOOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, BHT

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Love in Black opens with a dramatic flourish of deep, sweet violet, swiftly followed by the powdery elegance of iris. A spiced hint of clove emerges, adding a touch of intriguing warmth, before settling into a juicy, tart blackcurrant and subtle rose base, underpinned by a woody-musky richness. It evokes a plush, almost gothic floral landscape.

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Where to buy

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