Fragrance, for me, is a deeply personal indulgence, a way to encapsulate mood and memory in a few spritzes. But like many, I found myself stuck, recycling old favourites until they lost their sparkle. Enter the discovery set: an affordable way to explore new scents without the full-size commitment. Living far from the glossy halls of a department store, they’ve been my lifeline for sniffing out fresh treasures. And the Victoria Beckham Fragrance Discovery Set is, by far, a standout.
Victoria Beckham’s fragrance collection is as effortlessly chic as you’d expect, and this set offers a taste of her high-end range without the high-end price tag. Choose from two options: the Original Collection—featuring Portofino ’97, Suite 302, and San Ysidro Drive – or the Signature Collection, which introduces her newest scent, 21:50 Rêverie.
At £170 for 50ml, these perfumes are a considered splurge, but the £30/£40 discovery set offers three elegant 2ml vials that echo the aesthetic of their full-sized counterparts.
💙 Victoria Beckham Portofino ’97
A sunny jaunt along the Italian Riviera, bottled. It greets you with bright bursts of calabrian bergamot, and black pepper before softening into amber and incense. A warm base of vetiver, patchouli and musk gives it a refined depth. Perfect for summer or anytime you crave a clean, crisp scent with a touch of vibrancy. Think Byredo Bal d’Afrique but with a bolder edge.
🤍 Victoria Beckham Suite 302
Smoky, spicy, and utterly seductive, this is the one to spritz before an evening rendezvous. Black cherry and red pepper dominate the opening, melting into rose and violet before settling into a sensual black leather and tobacco base. It’s moody, sophisticated, and completely captivating.
💛 Victoria Beckham San Ysidro Drive
A breath of fresh, California air. This green, herbaceous scent blends passionfruit and saffron with rose and jasmine, finishing on mossy, oud and black amber notes. It’s relaxed yet polished, ideal for casual days or laid-back evenings.
The verdict? The Victoria Beckham Fragrance Discovery Set makes a luxurious yet accessible gift. My favourite? Portofino ’97 – though, truthfully, all three are worth a place on your dresser.
