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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
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

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.

How It Wears

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 Love in White For Summer: A Considered Review

There is a category of fragrance bought once and remembered for years, and Creed Love in White For Summer sits in it for a measurable reason. This EDP from Creed, built on Floral, citrus, fresh, powdery, woody, musky and released in 2018, was composed to be distinctive first and agreeable second. The data below shows exactly where that trade-off lands.

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

Creed Love in White For Summer Notes Breakdown

Creed Love in White For Summer opens with Calabrian Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Sweet Orange — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: 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.

How It Performs: The Numbers

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 wedding, 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 around $400, 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 Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, Creed Love in White For Summer does best in extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) 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.

That result traces back to the composition: Ambergris, Virginian Cedarwood and Sandalwood are materials that hold their shape as the temperature climbs, rather than thinning out.

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

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Creed Love in White For Summer

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 & Value

Internationally, Creed Love in White For Summer sits at $400–$600. That places it firmly in luxury territory — a considered purchase competing with the top tier of niche and designer-exclusive releases.

Regional pricing: PKR 80,000–120,000 in Pakistan, AED 1,500–2,200 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

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

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.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

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 the price?

At around $400, Creed Love in White For Summer by Creed is a premium-priced option that warrants careful comparison with alternatives. Its performance scores, climate range, 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 good for hot or humid weather?

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 anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

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.