Love in Black

for Women
by Creed
Year introduced: 2008
Michael Edwards's Family Classification: Floral

Description: Creed's homage to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Love in Black is meant to evoke "the unique йlan" of Mrs Onassis: "her dark, mysterious eyes behind dark sunglasses, her wavelets of brunette hair, her trim shape in a black sheath." The ingredients used in the blend allegedly come from places loved by Jackie, and the perfume is being released on the 40th anniversary of her wedding to Aristotle Onassis. It is a scent that is classically proportioned, with the kind of spare elegance that the former First Lady favoured.

Top notes: Violet, Burgundy blackcurrant

Heart notes: Florentine iris, carnation, Burgundy rose

Base notes: Musk, Virginia cedar