Guerlain Muguet 2013

Guerlain Muguet 2013 Review: A Lily of the Valley Masterpiece

A luminous tribute to spring, captured in a bottle by Thierry Wasser

By Isabella Romano, Master Fragrance Reviewer · · Updated

Isabella has reviewed over 4,000 fragrances across two decades. Trained at ISIPCA, certified evaluator for niche houses, frequent guest on Fragrantica panels.

In the pantheon of Guerlain’s legendary creations, Muguet holds a hallowed place. Since 1908, the house has released an annual limited edition eau de toilette celebrating the lily of the valley, a flower that symbolizes luck, renewal, and the arrival of spring. The 2013 iteration, crafted by the masterful Thierry Wasser, is a luminous, almost edible interpretation that transcends mere floralcy to become a full-sensory experience. It is a fragrance that whispers of dewy mornings in a French garden, of silk ribbons tied around May Day bouquets, and of the quiet joy that comes with the first warm breeze after winter’s retreat. This is not a perfume for the faint of heart; it is a statement of refined taste, a collector’s gem that demands to be savored slowly, note by note.
4.4 Overall
Longevity
0.0
Projection
0.0
Sillage
0.0
$575 (60ml EDT)
🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Fall❄️Winter

Accords

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Notes Pyramid

Top
Bergamot
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
Lily of the valley

Performance Dashboard

⏱️ Longevity 0.0/5

📢 Projection 0.0/5

💨 Sillage 0.0/5

When to Wear

🌸SpringBest
☀️SummerOK
🍂FallAvoid
❄️WinterAvoid
📌 spring day📌 special occasion📌 May Day celebration

Community Verdict

⭐ Overall
4.4
⏱️ Longevity
4.0
💨 Sillage
3.8
💰 Value
4.1
💌 Compliment Factor 0.0/5

Pros & Cons

  • ✅ Exquisite, natural-smelling lily of the valley accord
  • ✅ Impressive longevity for a fresh floral
  • ✅ Limited edition collectibility and prestige
  • ❌ High price point ($575 for 60ml)
  • ❌ Limited availability; may be hard to find after the year's release

Price & Value

$575 (60ml EDT)

“A luxury investment for collectors and connoisseurs; the quality justifies the cost for those who can afford it.”

📜 Reformulation History

No significant batch variations reported; each annual release is a distinct formulation, but the 2013 is widely considered one of the finest.

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🏆 Final Verdict

Guerlain Muguet 2013 is a masterpiece of green floral perfumery, offering an ethereal yet enduring lily of the valley that feels both nostalgic and utterly modern. While the price and limited availability make it a luxury purchase, the quality and artistry are undeniable, making it a worthy addition to any serious fragrance wardrobe.

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