Bergamot, wild fig and incense shape Hotel Portofino Extrait de Parfum, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s new take on the Portofino ’97 story. The brand describes it as more intense, darker and fruitier; saffron, a Pinot Noir accord and black amber add further contrast.
The official European product page lists 50 ml for €352. It names Jérôme Epinette as the perfumer and presents the extrait as a deeper expression of Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum. We have not tried it, so we separate the brand’s description from what the notes may suggest.
Quick facts
- Brand
- Victoria Beckham Beauty
- Launch
- 2026
- Perfumer
- Jérôme Epinette
- Fragrance family
- Woody and spicy (official description)
- Size
- 50 ml
- Concentration
- Extrait de Parfum
- Audience
- Unisex
- Official price
- €352 on the European store (checked 16 Oct 2026)
A new scene for Portofino ’97
Hotel Portofino starts with Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum and, in the brand’s words, moves towards a more intense and nuanced expression. Victoria Beckham describes it as fruitier, darker and more boozy, with a nighttime feel. The name evokes an Italian romance, while the composition relies on more specific contrasts: citrus and herbs up top, dark fruit and a wine accord at the heart, then smoke and amber in the base.
It is the house’s first extrait de parfum, according to the official page. The fluted gold bottle echoes Portofino ’97’s silhouette with a warmer presence. The official listing gives the concentration as Extrait de Parfum and the size as 50 ml.
Top, heart and base notes
Victoria Beckham Beauty’s published pyramid matches the lists on IFragrance and Fragrantica: bergamot, basil and saffron; wild fig, oud and a Pinot Noir accord; incense, Egyptian papyrus and black amber.
Top notes
the first minutes- Bergamot
- Basil
- Saffron
Bergamot may give the opening a bright citrus edge. Basil adds a green, aromatic nuance, while saffron is often associated with a warm, spicy facet.
Heart notes
the first hours- Wild fig
- Oud
- Pinot Noir accord
Fig suggests a fruity facet, oud brings a woody counterpoint, and the Pinot Noir accord reinforces the dark, wine-like impression highlighted by the brand. These are readings of the listed notes, not a skin test.
Base notes
what lingers on the skin- Incense
- Egyptian papyrus
- Black amber
Incense may bring a smoky, resinous nuance; papyrus and black amber suggest a dry, woody and warm base. The pyramid alone cannot establish longevity or projection.
Scent profile
- Amber100
- Woody88
- Citrus75
- Fresh spicy73
- Fruity69
- Smoky66
- Balsamic61
- Oud60
- Green57
- Aromatic54
Fragrantica highlights amber, woody and citrus accords, alongside spicy, fruity, smoky, balsamic, green and oud facets. This list reflects the community’s classification; it is not a measurement of intensity or a prediction of which notes will dominate on every skin.
When to wear it
- Day: not indicated
- Night: recommended
- Spring: not indicated
- Summer: not indicated
- Autumn: recommended
- Winter: recommended
Early ratings: still a small sample
Fragrantica gives it 3.14 out of 5 from 22 votes. That is a small, early sample: a useful first reference, but not enough to call it a consensus. Wear votes lean towards nighttime (8 versus 6 for daytime) and autumn and winter (10 and 9 votes); spring and summer have 7 and 6. These small differences may shift as more people weigh in.
Price and availability
The official European store lists €352 for 50 ml and showed the product available to add to bag when checked on 16 October 2026. Price and availability can change by country and date. We have not been given an affiliate link for this fragrance, so none is included.
Our early take
On paper, Hotel Portofino seems to move beyond the bright citrus of a simple Mediterranean cologne: fig and the Pinot Noir accord introduce a darker facet, while incense, papyrus and black amber support its woody-spicy character. It may appeal to anyone looking for a warm, nighttime composition with smoky nuances. How the fruit balances against the oud, and how the fragrance performs on skin, remain to be tested.
Information checked on 16 October 2026. Sources: Victoria Beckham Beauty, IFragrance and Fragrantica. The €352 price and 50 ml size are from the official European listing. The launch year, unisex audience and rating come from secondary sources. We have not tried the fragrance.
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