181 community ratings

Love in Black

2008WomenClassic

6.4/ 10

Community score
181 ratings

Creed Love in Black is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around white violet, Florentine iris and Burgundy blackcurrant.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 137 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

51% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

White violet

Heart notesfirst few hours

Florentine iris Clove

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Burgundy blackcurrant

Rose Violet

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Love in Black smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and reads clearly feminine.

White violet opens the scent, with Florentine iris and clove in the heart. The base holds Burgundy blackcurrant, rose and violet. The floral core is sweetened by fruit, while spice and a woody, powdery touch keep it from turning too soft. Nuits Indiennes and Noble Potion have a close profile.