29%

Classic Italia EDP

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Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum bottle Portofino '97 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2023 Year 2025
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Classic Italia Eau de Parfum bottle Classic Italia EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Portofino '97 EDP
A sophisticated blend of citrus and aquatic notes makes Victoria Beckham Portofino '97 both refreshing and luxurious, ideal for moments that require understated elegance.
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Our Verdict - Classic Italia EDP
A sparkling citrus and pepper medley that captures the essence of the Italian coast, Classic Italia punches above its price with vibrancy, versatility, and all-day freshness.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Portofino '97 EDP
Classic Italia EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 45%
Only in Portofino '97
Mandarin 47%
Only in Classic Italia
Grapefruit 27% Pepper 27%
Only in Portofino '97
Cedar 55% Amber 45%

Accords

Portofino '97 Classic Italia
90%
Citrus
80%
Aromatic
85%
80%
Aquatic
70%
Fresh Spicy
76%
50%
Woody
63%
Amber
63%
60%
Floral
Sweet
30%
Citrus shared
90%
80%
85%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
76%
Woody shared
50%
63%
63%
60%
30%

Performance

Portofino '97 Classic Italia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Portofino '97

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The bright citrus and crisp aquatic notes make this fragrance suitable for the milder temperatures of spring and the slightly warm days of fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and balanced accords make it suitable for office and date settings, while it can work casually but isn't ideal for formal or sporty activities.

Classic Italia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The sparkling citrus and crisp pepper make this an ideal warm weather scent, evoking the Italian Riviera. Its light, invigorating freshness is perfect for spring and summer, but it can also bring a bright lift to early fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

With its moderate projection and breezy freshness, Classic Italia is highly versatile for office, casual, and even sporty settings. It's less suited to formal evening occasions, where richer or sweeter scents are often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
29%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Portofino '97 EDP
Classic Italia EDP
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