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Creed Love in White For Summer fragrance
Creed

Creed Love in White For Summer

EDP Feminine · 2018 · by Olivier Creed
6.4 /10

Creed Love in White For Summer scores 7/10 for longevity and performs best in Extreme Heat conditions.

Best in Extreme Heat 7/10 longevity
From USD 400–600From EUR 368–552From GBP 316–474From PKR 80,000–120,000From AED 1,500–2,200From INR 33,200–49,800From SAR 1,500–2,250
7 Longevity
6 Sillage
8 Versatility
4 Value
7 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Floral citrus fresh powdery
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Calabrian …2Bulgarian …3Sweet Oran…HEART NOTES30–120 min1Magnolia2Florentine…3Basmati Ri…JasmineBASE NOTES2h+1Ambergris2Virginian …3SandalwoodBenzoin
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileFloralcitrusfreshpowderywoodymuskyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Office Casual Brunch Summer Events
Seasons
Summer Spring

Climate Performance

Avg 7 / 10
Extreme Heat
8/10
Excellent
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
8/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
7/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
5/10
Average
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A brighter, fresher, and more summery interpretation of the classic Love In White, perfect for elegant warm-weather wear with a unique rice note.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Its fresh, floral, and slightly powdery profile can be quite elegant for daytime events and mild evenings in the region, offering sophistication.

How It Compares

A lighter, more versatile option compared to the original Love In White, designed to capture the essence of a radiant summer.

The Controversy

Creed's pricing and batch variations are common discussion points, but not specific to this release.

Creed Creed Love in White For Summer: Niche Without the Pretension

The word ‘niche’ carries considerable baggage — elitism, inaccessibility, diminishing returns. Creed Love in White For Summer by Creed cuts against all of that. Built on Floral, citrus, fresh, powdery, woody, musky, this EDP is sophisticated without being alienating, distinctive without being difficult. For the Pakistani and Gulf buyer where quality and uniqueness command genuine premium, Creed Love in White For Summer positions itself as an intelligent investment.

A brighter, fresher, and more summery interpretation of the classic Love In White, perfect for elegant warm-weather wear with a unique rice note.

How Creed Love in White For Summer Smells: Notes & Development

Creed Love in White For Summer opens with Calabrian Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Sweet Orange — the first impression as it hits the skin. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to Magnolia, Florentine Iris, Basmati Rice and Jasmine. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: Ambergris, Virginian Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Floral, citrus, fresh, powdery, woody, musky — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

Performance: Longevity, Sillage & Versatility

Longevity (7/10): Creed Love in White For Summer delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (6/10): Creed Love in White For Summer projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Creed Love in White For Summer is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a Jumu’ah, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (4/10): At PKR 80,000, there is a real question of whether the experience fully justifies the investment. Consider the alternatives in this review before committing.

How Creed Love in White For Summer Performs in Pakistani & Gulf Heat

Of the five climate zones we score, Creed Love in White For Summer does best in extreme heat (Riyadh, Jacobabad) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its fresh, floral, and slightly powdery profile can be quite elegant for daytime events and mild evenings in the region, offering sophistication.

Its average across all five zones is 7/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

Occasions & When to Wear

Creed Love in White For Summer is best suited to Daily, Office, Casual, Brunch, Summer Events. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Creed Love in White For Summer performs best in Summer, Spring. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

A lighter, more versatile option compared to the original Love In White, designed to capture the essence of a radiant summer.

Price in Pakistan & UAE — Is It Worth It?

In Pakistan, Creed Love in White For Summer is priced at PKR 80,000–120,000. This positions it firmly in the luxury tier of the Pakistani market — a considered purchase competing with international designer releases.

In the UAE market, expect to pay AED 1500–2200. Dubai and Abu Dhabi duty-free counters, along with major retailers like Sephora and Bloomingdale’s, typically carry Creed Love in White For Summer.

International pricing sits at USD $400–$600, useful for travellers and those considering grey-market imports.

Where to buy: Pakistan: High-end boutiques (online), Luxury retailers. GCC/UAE: Creed Boutiques, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's. Global: Creed Boutiques, High-end department stores.

Verdict

Creed Love in White For Summer earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 6.4/10 puts Creed Love in White For Summer in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Creed's pricing and batch variations are common discussion points, but not specific to this release.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Creed Love in White For Summer last?

Creed Love in White For Summer has a longevity score of 7/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Creed Love in White For Summer worth buying in Pakistan?

At PKR 80,000, Creed Love in White For Summer by Creed is a premium-priced option that warrants careful comparison with alternatives. Its performance scores, climate suitability for Pakistani conditions, and composition quality make it a considered purchase — evaluate your priorities against the alternatives before committing.

What does Creed Love in White For Summer smell like?

Creed Love in White For Summer is characterised by Floral, citrus, fresh, powdery, woody, musky accords. Opening with Calabrian Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, the heart revolves around Magnolia and Florentine Iris, settling into a base of Ambergris and Virginian Cedarwood.

Is Creed Love in White For Summer suitable for hot weather in Pakistan or the UAE?

Creed Love in White For Summer performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 8/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation for Pakistani summers and Gulf year-round conditions.

Is Creed Love in White For Summer for men or women?

Creed Love in White For Summer is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.