The Quick Spritz

• Hotel Portofino launches September 9, 2026, as Victoria Beckham Beauty's first extrait de parfum, priced at $320 for 50ml.
• Created with Jérôme Epinette, it features bergamot, wild fig, oud, a Pinot Noir accord, and incense.
• Portofino '97 is the earlier eau de parfum, released in 2023.
• Room Service belongs to Vilhelm Parfumerie. Beckham has shared her love for it, but it isn't her creation.
• This is a preview based on announced details, with a proper wear test still to come.

The News: Victoria Beckham's First Extrait

A perfume with wild fig, oud, and Pinot Noir? We're listening.

We love V. Yeah, we're calling her "V" like we're good friends because we feel better aligning ourselves which the chicest and richest society has to offer. We're brownnosers, as they say, also.

That's why we're excited for anything Victoria Beckham related. Anything and everything.

Her upcoming Hotel Portofino sounds made for anyone whose idea of an Italian escape includes staying out after the beach umbrellas close. The brand's first extrait arrives September 9, with a $320 price tag for 50ml. WWD's launch report confirms the release.

"Extrait de parfum" generally means a highly concentrated fragrance. Exact concentrations vary between houses, so the label doesn't tell you everything about how a perfume will behave. IFRA's fragrance guidance makes that distinction clear.

An extrait can offer richness and staying power, but concentration alone doesn't guarantee all-day wear or room-filling projection. The formula matters, too. We'll need skin time before making either claim here.

Still, the choice feels deliberate. An extrait invites the kind of scrutiny fragrance lovers bring to an expensive niche purchase. At this price, the scent has to earn its place on the dresser.

What's in Hotel Portofino?

The announced notes are:

• Top: Bergamot, basil, saffron
• Heart: Wild fig, agarwood (oud), Pinot Noir accord
• Base: Incense, papyrus, black amber

That's an intriguing combination on paper. Citrus and herbs suggest some lift before the woods and resins take over. The launch announcement lists the everything you need.

The Pinot Noir accord is what makes us pause. An accord is a blend designed to suggest a particular smell, so don't picture someone pouring wine into the bottle. The interesting question is which part of wine comes through: juicy fruit, earthy depth, or something dry and tart. Its a fair question.

Saffron adds another possibility. In perfumery, it can suggest warm spice or a leathery edge. Paired with fig and oud, it gives us reason to expect something more complicated than a sweet vacation scent.

Those are possibilities, though. A note list is an invitation to smell, not a substitute for it.

Hotel Portofino vs. Portofino '97

Portofino '97 already combines Calabrian bergamot and black pepper with incense, amber, patchouli, and vetiver. So while its citrus gives it Mediterranean brightness, calling it purely fresh would miss half the story. See the brand's Portofino '97 description.

Hotel Portofino shares the bergamot thread, while its announced fig, wine accord, and oud suggest a duskier direction. We'd expect more contrast between fruit and dry woods, though that comparison needs testing.

If you own the original, the useful question is whether the new composition gives you something different enough to want both. "Extrait" on the bottle doesn't answer that for you.

The Room Service Mix-Up

Room Service is a separate perfume from a separate house.

Vilhelm Parfumerie released it in 2015, with Jérôme Epinette as its perfumer, according to Fragrantica's fragrance listing. Beckham has also publicly shared her affection for it, as reported by Who What Wear.

That shared perfumer is a fun connection. It doesn't make Room Service a Victoria Beckham Beauty product.

Vilhelm lists mandarin nectar and blackberry at the top; pink orchid, bamboo, and violet in the middle; and black amber, musk, and sandalwood underneath. The brand's inspiration is Greta Garbo enjoying a private, luxurious hotel retreat. Vilhelm's Room Service page has the details.

Two hotel stories, one perfumer, and a famous fan. Easy enough to untangle once the names are together.

How to Sample the Vibe Now

Curious about individual parts of Hotel Portofino's note list? These four MicroPerfumes options give you somewhere to start. Think of them as separate scent directions to explore, rather than promised matches for an unreleased fragrance.

For the sunny Italian escape: Try a Tom Ford Neroli Portofino sample. Its citrus and orange blossom make it a useful starting point if the Mediterranean setting is what caught your attention.

For the oud: Try a Tom Ford Oud Wood sample. Oud, sandalwood, and spice offer a way into the woody side of the outline. This is an oud comparison, rather than a direct match for Hotel Portofino's incense.

For the fig: Try a Diptyque Philosykos sample. MicroPerfumes carries the eau de toilette, with fig, fig leaf, and fig tree notes. Start here if the green, leafy possibilities interest you most.

For a darker, drier mood: Explore a Le Labo Thé Noir 29 sample. Fig and bergamot alongside cedar, vetiver, tobacco, and hay make this an interesting option for anyone drawn to the fruit-and-woods combination.

FAQ

Did Victoria Beckham launch a new perfume in 2026?

Hotel Portofino has been announced for September 9, 2026. As of this preview, the launch is still ahead.

What is Hotel Portofino perfume?

It's Victoria Beckham Beauty's first extrait de parfum, created with Jérôme Epinette.

Is Room Service a Victoria Beckham perfume?

No. It's a Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrance that Beckham has praised.

What's the difference between Hotel Portofino and Portofino '97?

Portofino '97 is the earlier eau de parfum. Hotel Portofino is a new extrait with a different announced note lineup, including wild fig, oud, and a Pinot Noir accord.

What does extrait de parfum mean?

It describes a highly concentrated perfume. It doesn't guarantee a particular wear time, projection, or quality.

Final Notes

Hotel Portofino gives us plenty to be curious about. It also raises an interesting question about celebrity fragrance: how much does the famous name matter once you're comparing the bottle with your favorite niche scents?

At $320, we want to love what's on our skin. Enjoy the story, explore the notes, and sample the actual fragrance when you can. The best reason to buy it will be wanting to wear it again.