Love in Black by Creed
Brand: Creed
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Love in Black is a sophisticated, cool-toned floral with a distinctive violet and iris character. Its powdery elegance is balanced by dark blackcurrant, soft musk, and dry cedarwood, creating a graceful scent that feels polished and quietly mysterious.
Is Love in Black worth it?
How it smells: Opens with Italian violet and wildflowers, iris and musk at the heart, then dries down to blackcurrant and Virginia cedar.
Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 56, reputation 74, versatility 87, layerability 40 and value 41, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long and smells unique. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 30 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2008 · Women
Key accords: Italian violet, Wildflowers, Iris, Musk, Blackcurrant, Virginia cedar
Top Notes
- Italian violet
- Wildflowers
Heart Notes
- Iris
- Musk
Base Notes
- Blackcurrant
- Virginia cedar
Occasions: Office, Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Love in Black by Creed belongs to the floral fragrance family. A refined bouquet of powdery violet and iris, deepened by tart blackcurrant, wildflowers, soft musk, and elegant cedarwood. Love in Black opens with Italian violet and Wildflowers. The heart brings Iris and Musk. It dries down to Blackcurrant and Virginia cedar.
How to wear Love in Black
On skin, Love in Black by Creed has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Super Cedar by Byredo. Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Super Cedar on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays Super Cedar and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Love in Black opens with Italian violet and Wildflowers.
The heart brings Iris and Musk.
It dries down to Blackcurrant and Virginia cedar.
What to layer with Love in Black
Super Cedar by Byredo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and virginia cedar.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Super Cedar on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays Super Cedar
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays CK One
Bergamot by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays Bergamot
Galloway by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and musk.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Galloway on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays Galloway
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays Sedbury
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Incense by Afnan
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 31/99
Supremacy Incense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Incense brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Incense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 1 spray Supremacy Incense
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 33/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Love in Black : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Super Cedar by ByredoBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include musk and virginia cedar.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include musk.
- Bergamot by Commodity — Both include musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Love in Black?
Love in Black opens with Italian violet and Wildflowers. The heart brings Iris and Musk. It dries down to Blackcurrant and Virginia cedar.
How long does Love in Black last, and how strong is it?
Love in Black by Creed has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Love in Black?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Love in Black?
Super Cedar by Byredo is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and virginia cedar. Apply Love in Black first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Super Cedar on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Love in Black : 2 sprays Super Cedar.
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