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Dark Affection

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Perfume Parlour Dark Affection is an Eau de Parfum. Dark Affection opens with Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Perfume Parlour's Dark Affection carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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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Dark Affection Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Love in Black by Creed
48%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant100%
Heartas listed
Clove23%
Iris22%
Jasmine20%
Rose18%
Violet17%
Baseas listed
Cedar55%
Musk45%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best 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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Love In Black. It opens with Blackcurrant, leading into a heart of Clove, Iris, Jasmine before settling on a base of Cedar, Musk. The overall character leans woody with a sweet depth, giving a comfortable everyday presence that is easy to wear. A budget-friendly way to enjoy this style of fragrance without the designer outlay.

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