Fragrances inspired by Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum
The original
Portofino '97
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Portofino '97
- Classic Italia
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Classic Italia and Portofino '97 celebrate sparkling citrus and fresh spice, Portofino '97 amps up sophistication with a pronounced salty marine breeze and deeper resinous-smoky undertones.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds grapefruit, drops sea water
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What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Sea Water, Musk, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds frankincense and ginger, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Pepper, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and incense, drops ambroxan and coal
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds birch and cedar, drops amber and pepper
What they share
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Amber, Sea Water, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds birch and cardamom, drops musk and pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Vetiver, Pepper
The main difference
Adds benzoin and elemi, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Sea Water, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambrette and ambroxan, drops amber and incense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 16 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambergris and artemisia, drops amber and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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