Love In Black by Creed

for women

Creed Love In Black is a floral scent with powdery woods and soft musk, offering a dressed-up, slightly mysterious feel that shines after dark.

Love In Black by Creed

Love In Black by Creed

2.5 oz EDP Spray
$279.00 USD
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Love In Black by Creed
  • Love In Black by Creed
Love In Black by Creed
$279.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Creed Love In Black is a floral fragrance with a powdery, woody, musky style that feels dressy without becoming harsh. Violet, iris, rose, and blackcurrant give it a cool, slightly dark character with a soft fruity edge rather than candy sweetness. It makes the most sense for evening wear, date nights, and formal settings in cooler weather. If you want a feminine scent that feels composed, intimate, and a little moody, this is a strong pick.

Accords

Floral
Powdery
Woody
Musky
Fruity
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A Scent For

This suits someone who likes florals with depth and a soft, dressed-up attitude rather than bright, sparkling freshness. It fits a woman who wants evening polish, a little mystery, and a scent that feels close to the body instead of loudly announcing itself. Many wearers describe it as feminine and quietly elegant. It is not the best choice if you want a huge trail, playful sweetness, or a super-casual everyday fresh scent.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Cooler nights are where this fragrance earns its keep. Fall, Winter, and mild Spring evenings suit its powdery floral woods best, especially for date nights, dinners, events, and more formal plans. It makes more sense after dark than in bright daytime heat, and the composed, slightly serious tone can feel too dressed up for the gym or very casual errands. In hot weather, the powdery floral character may feel a bit too dense.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Italian violet
Italian violet
Virginia cedar
Virginia cedar
Wildflowers
Wildflowers

Middle Notes

Clove
Clove
Iris
Iris
Musk
Musk

Base Notes

Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Bulgarian rose
Bulgarian rose

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

You get a cool floral impression right away, with violet leading the mood and cedar adding a dry, slightly pencil-shaving woodiness that keeps it from feeling sugary. There is a powdery softness underneath, but it is not old-fashioned or overly cosmetic. Instead, it comes across as composed, feminine, and a touch mysterious, with enough structure to feel dressed up and enough softness to stay approachable.
How it develops

After the early floral lift, the scent settles into a smoother, more intimate wear centered on iris, musk, and rose. Iris gives a makeup-powder texture, meaning soft, dry, and slightly velvety rather than sweet, while musk keeps it close and skin-friendly. A hint of clove adds gentle warmth without turning spicy in a loud way. It stays elegant and quietly rich instead of becoming heavy, making it more graceful than dramatic.
History

Love In Black launched in 2008 from Creed. Based on the available brand story, it was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed with a more romantic, evening-leaning floral profile. Within the brand’s range, it sits on the dressier, moodier side rather than aiming for bright daytime freshness, giving shoppers a more powdery, woody take on a feminine floral.
Perfumier

Olivier Creed Erwin Creed
Country of Origin

France
Year Created

2008

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a feminine floral that feels intimate, polished, and slightly moody for evenings. Skip it if you are after bright freshness, big projection, or a carefree sweet scent.

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