I'm a big fan of Victoria Beckham. I've loved her style for years, and as a beauty editor, I use her makeup products on a daily basis. So, when I heard that she was launching her first collection of fine fragrances, you can imagine how excited I was to get my hands on one. In fact, I practically screamed at the postman when the package arrived at my door.
If you didn't know, VB has released three luxury perfumes, and they look just as chic as you would imagine. All of the scents are inspired by memories from different stages of her life, and each perfume has been designed to capture a specific time, place or experience. After reading up about each one, I opted for Portofino '97. This fragrance is housed in a bright blue and gold bottle, and the scent is meant to capture the thrill of new romance (inspired by the beginning of her relationship with David Beckham in 1997, of course). I couldn't wait to see what this perfume would smell like, so keep on scrolling for my honest review…
First up, can we take a moment for the packaging? The perfume arrived in a white box with Victoria Beckham's signature branding on the front, and the bottle itself is a work of art. I'm not lying when I say that I've had this proudly on display in my bathroom ever since I received it.
What Does The Victoria Beckham Perfume Smell Like?
Now, onto the scent. The perfume opens with sweet, citrusy bergamot and grapefruit which quickly make way for spicy black pepper and crisp bamboo. The fragrance finishes with warming amber and vetiver, and honestly, the scent was not what I expected at all. For some reason, I expected this to be a sweet, floral kind of fragrance, but Beckham has gone for something so much more unique, and I'm totally here for it.
If you had to ask me to describe this fragrance in a nutshell, I would say it's fresh, it's earthy and it's seriously sexy. It's definitely more of a unisex scent in my opinion, and I like to think that both Victoria and David Beckham smell just as good in this. One thing is for sure: it really does capture that intoxicating feeling of falling in love.
I've been testing this perfume for a whole week now, and it's quite addictive. I've had compliments from everyone including my boyfriend, my mum and my colleagues, so I know I'm onto a winner. However, my biggest takeaway from testing this perfume is the staying power. I struggle to find long-lasting scents that I actually enjoy, but I found that I was still getting hints of this fragrance late into the evening after wearing it all day.
Is The Victoria Beckham Perfume Worth It?
I know we can all be a little bit sceptical when a celebrity brings out a new beauty product, but this perfume has surprised me in so many ways, and I'm desperate to give the other two scents a go. As with most luxury perfumes, this fragrance doesn't come cheap, and a 50ml bottle will set you back a cool £170. That being said, thanks to the unique scent and impressive lasting power, you'll definitely get a lot for your money. Tempted? Check out the full collection below.
Shop Victoria Beckham's Fragrance Collection:
Top notes: Bergamot, black pepper
Heart notes: Sea notes, amber, incense
Base notes: Musk, vetiver, patchouli
Fragrance family: Aromatic woody
Created by: Jérôme Epinette
Editor's verdict: "The bergamot was the note that first caught my attention—it opens with a very fresh, citrusy, spicy scent, then the black pepper really adds to that spicy element. It dries down to amber, patchouli and vetiver, and has a very sensual, warm, woody base, so is definitely a little more masculine." - Grace Lindsay
Top notes: Passionfruit, saffron
Heart notes: Rose, jasmine
Base notes: Oud, amber
Fragrance family: Floral oud
Created by: Jérôme Epinette
Editor's verdict: "This is definitely a night time scent—it's rich, decadent, and expensive. For me, it gives major date night vibes, and it totally makes sense that this is inspired by the Beckhams time spent in Los Angeles. I'm not always a fan of oud scents, but was really pleasantly surprised by this one. The oud isn't too overpowering, so the fruity and floral notes really stand out and make an impact. Of all the fragrances, this one lasts the longest on my skin" - Grace Day
Top notes: Pepper, cherry
Heart notes: Violet, rose
Base notes: Leather, tobacco
Fragrance family: Fruity leather
Created by: Jérôme Epinette
Editor's verdict: "This scent was inspired by Victoria and David's trips to Paris, and is certainly the most classically 'romantic' of the three perfumes, thanks to the floral heart notes. It's at first quite bold and sexy, but over time settles into something more sweet and intimate, which I really enjoy—it feels like the fragrance has its own lifespan throughout the day." - Grace Day
If you want to try all three, then this fragrance discovery set is the way to go. it contains three 2ml samples, so you can try out each scent a few times before picking your favourite. Plus, you'll receive a £30 credit to use against a full size bottle.
Since it literally smells like summer in a bottle, it made total sense that this summer, Beckham released a shimmering body oil infused with the Portofino '97 scent. Not only will you smell incredible from head to toe, but your skin will be radiant—thanks to a mix of gold and bronze pearls, and a nourishing oil blend.
Shop My Favourite Victoria Beckham Beauty Products:
These eyeliners are so creamy and create such a statement eye-makeup look.
Victoria Beckham's eyeshadows never disappoint, and I love this colour palette for the autumn months.
Pair those eyeshadows with this gloss for the ultimate warm makeup look.
I've used this highlighter for as long as I can remember. The stick applicator is so easy to use and the creamy formula blends into the skin like a dream, leaving you with a natural-looking glow.
This priming moisturiser is seriously impressive, and my makeup always looks so luminous after using this.
This story was previously published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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