Creed Love in Black Eau de Parfum 75ml is a romantic, deep violet-and-blackcurrant women's fragrance from the historic House of Creed in Paris. Launched in 2008 and composed by Olivier and Erwin Creed (sixth- and seventh-generation master perfumers), it pairs Italian violet, Virginia cedar and wildflowers at the top with an iris, musk and clove heart, finishing on a sumptuous Bulgarian rose and blackcurrant base. The result is a poised, slightly melancholic floral that wears beautifully on cool-weather evenings.
About Creed
The House of Creed dates back to 1760, originally as a London tailor before relocating to Paris and supplying perfumes to royal clients including Empress Eugénie and Napoleon III. The maison remains family-owned, with each fragrance composed by Olivier Creed and his son Erwin. Love in Black sits within the brand's women's collection — a more contemplative, atmospheric option alongside their best-selling lighter florals.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Italian Violet, Virginia Cedar, Wildflowers
- Heart: Iris, Musk, Cloves
- Base: Bulgarian Rose, Blackcurrant
Olfactory family: Floral Woody Musk | Launched: 2008 | Perfumers: Olivier Creed & Erwin Creed
Who it's for
Love in Black suits women drawn to refined, deep-floral fragrances with a romantic, slightly mysterious character — rather than bright fruity or sweet gourmand styles. It is at its best in autumn and winter, ideal for evenings out, theatre, dinners and any context where you want to feel quietly elegant. If you wear Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose, Chanel Misia or Guerlain L'Heure Bleue, Love in Black sits comfortably alongside them with a deeper, slightly fruitier blackcurrant signature.
How to use
- Spray onto clean, moisturised skin from around 15 cm away.
- Apply to pulse points — wrists, neck and behind the ears — where body heat will diffuse the violet-iris heart.
- Don't rub the wrists; pressure crushes the delicate violet top note.
- One or two sprays of an EDP is generally plenty; Love in Black projects warmly and lingers well.
Size: 75ml. Presented in Creed's signature heavy-glass flacon with the brand's classical wordmark.
