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Guet-Apens Guerlain 1999

8.6 / 10 149 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Guerlain for women, released in 1999. The scent is floral-powdery. The longevity is above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Powdery

Sweet

Spicy

Oriental

Perfumer

Mathilde Laurent

Ratings

Scent

8.6149 Ratings

Longevity

8.3130 Ratings

Sillage

7.4132 Ratings

Bottle

8.8129 Ratings

Value for money

7.421 Ratings

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/10/2025

SandraParis
22 Reviews

SandraParis

An homage to Féminité du Bois

The affiliation with Féminité du Bois Eau de Parfum is so obvious: a spicy, fruity, woody and ambery scent.

You replace the plum with a juicy peach, amp up the fruity and the sweetness. You decrease the woodiness. And here you go, you get Guet-Apens . Guet Apens is more fruity and sticky than its predecessor. I am usually not a fan of fruity scents but this is one has managed to seduce me.

It is one of my favourite Guerlain.. I own a bottle that I cherish. The blue lantern bottle design is one of my favourite bottle designs ever. The sticky sweetness makes this scent more suited for fall / winter.

The fragrance leans pretty feminine imo.

10/18/2015

9Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Turandot
843 Reviews

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Turandot

Top Review 67

Sorry Jicky and Vega, but please step aside a bit.

Some time ago, I received the advice: Treat yourself well. I took this to heart, and so the blue bottle of Guet-Apens has found its way into my collection. Although my fragrance treasures aren’t really a collection, as they simply consist of perfumes that I wear more or less often. Guet-Apens will surely belong to the less frequently worn scents. Just as my festive wardrobe only comes into play on certain occasions, the perfume will not just be worn, but celebrated. Until now, this category of perfumes for me has mainly included Jicky and Vega. Parure, on the other hand, remains "the scent of my life" and will always retain its uniqueness.

What strikes me first about Guet-Apens is the smile that Guerlain fragrances inevitably bring to my face. There it is again, the beloved aura that surrounds these scents. Guet-Apens does not have the rather melancholic mood of Parure, Mitsouko, or L'Heure bleue, but rather the radiance of Jicky, the cheerfulness of Champs Elysée, yet with much more depth, and the elegance and femininity of Vega. I confess, it is too cumbersome for me to keep all the different versions apart, which Coriolon has perfectly unraveled for us as always. While I find the flankers of new releases from many brands bothersome, Guerlain's versions of old scents make it difficult for me to keep track. However, I have come to realize that it is simply impossible and unnecessary for me to really navigate through all of this.

The scent initially presents itself brightly with fruity sweetness, but without fruity acidity. Nothing reminds me of fruit salad, but rather the aroma of fully ripe apricots with a hint of vanilla, wrapped in powdery notes that give Guet-Apens a silky grace. This remains the case for quite a while, especially since the longevity is typically Guerlain and thus stretches the progression of the pyramid - if there even is one here. To call this opening merely a top note would be far too simplistic. The various moods of the perfume harmoniously intertwine, and thus the scent develops on my skin from a exuberant major to a beautiful minor, enchanting me time and again. I experience Guet-Apens as captivatingly skin-like with a very slight "human" note. To call it animalistic feels too clichéd; this accord reminds me of closeness and familiarity, of letting go and enjoying.

Those who embrace Guet-Apens receive a scent that shows presence, demands full attention, and cannot be relegated to the status of a mere beautiful accessory. I am very happy to now possess this treasure.

12/26/2012

8Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Coriolon
42 Reviews

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Coriolon

Top Review

The Love Trap

When one considers the multitude of perfumes that Guerlain released almost inflationarily between 1999 and 2001 (in 1999 there were about 10 fragrances), one inevitably lingers on Guet-Apens. Just the name piques curiosity. Loosely translated as "Ambush." Guerlain's marketing at the time provided me with "the love trap" upon my inquiry.
Guet-Apens initially appears abruptly, almost narcotic, a fruity sweetness that reminds me of apricots soaked in high-proof spirits. While the fragrance presented as Eau de Parfum initially feels cool, warmer tendencies unfold over time, revealing the intoxicating sweetness of vanilla. Up to this point, everything still feels sensual. Then Guet-Apens dives into the dark, into the depths, and now unfolds its leathery aspects. G-A feels intoxicating. I read something about it being dirty in this forum. Yes, that may well be true. Dirty, but please not filthy, rather quite animalistic. And those who enjoy it will surely stumble gladly into this (love) trap. Guet-Apens demands presence and show; it is loud, it is not for the shy and reserved. It needs no words. Not for the sweet and cuddly...
Guet-Apens is an "Either/Or fragrance." Rarely has a fragrance shown such a clear classification. Immediate enthusiasm or complete rejection. Lovers refer to its exuberant opulence, but they may also find it hard to find something similar. Opponents will explain their discredit with intrusiveness and persistence, and the extreme longevity will add the final touch.

The accessibility is indeed diverse yet highly limited. What sounds paradoxical can be easily explained:
Confusing as the fragrance is, so too is the manner of its various presentations:
- Guet-Apens was limited for Christmas 1999 in a deep blue, square 'Flacon Lanterne' with a blue velvet ribbon, presented in front of a shiny blue mirror. (This bottle dates back to 1935; Guerlain presented Jicky in a new guise in this very bottle.)
- In October 2002, 250-ml white bees were released with the label: "Guerlain/Fragrance Collection/ Limited Edition No.68." These also reached Germany and were primarily available at the Guerlain counters in department stores.
- In 2005, the Parisian flagship was ceremoniously opened under the name 'Maison Guerlain' and the series 'Les Parisiennes' was launched. In this series, Guet-Apens, now reborn under the name 'Attrape Coeur' (Attrape = Catcher/ Coeur = Heart).
- In 2005, a bottle for the press was also released for the Maison opening. A 'Flacon Quadrilobé' (the well-known Jicky Extrait bottle). The label bore no additional information other than the opening date and the name Guerlain. The press must have been pleased with this 'little thing.'
- In 2008, to the final confusion of all, 'Vol de Nuit Evasion' was released for the duty-free market. Here, however, for the first time, a version of an Eau de Toilette of Guet-Apens was presented. I find the naming problematic. I can easily imagine that under the name Vol de Nuit, false impressions were created, as nothing, absolutely nothing, has anything to do with this fragrance.

So, for those who now venture out to either set the trap themselves or even want to get caught, there are now five different presentations to choose from, but the fact is that this fragrance is no longer in production. For bottle collectors, the original Guet-Apens from 1999 is certainly the object of desire. For the price-conscious among us, Vol de Nuit Evasion may be interesting. I saw some copies last year at French airports (mainly Bordeaux and Toulouse) for under 50 euros.
Guet-Apens does not solely come from the hands of J.-P. Guerlain. Mathilde Laurent is mentioned here as the perfumer. She was quite busy for Guerlain in 1999, and among other things, three Aqua Allegories (Pamplelune, Herba Fresca, Ylang & Vanille) and the limited Vol d’Été were created under her inspiration.

09/27/2018

10Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

Duftsucht
137 Reviews

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Duftsucht

Top Review 20

Game - Set - Match!

Today, lying sick on the sofa, I have plenty of time and leisure to test fragrances. And because I feel a bit sorry for myself, it has to be two giants of the fragrance world. On the left, “Guet-apens” and on the right, “No. 1 for Women” by Clive Christian.
And at the very moment Guet-apens meets my nose, my heart immediately flies to it. It feels like when the sun rises on a warm summer day and the first rays touch my skin. Radiant peach sweetness, almost like a dried peach, candied with vanilla. And right from the start, this wonderful blend of spice and sweetness that no one does better than Guerlain. A hint of anise in my nose that runs through the entire fragrance. Interwoven with it, something floral-herbaceous flashes up again and again, almost like rosemary or sage blossoms. As always with the classic Guerlains, I quickly reach my limits. Fruity-floral-spicy perfection, all the notes complement each other, support each other, nothing pushes forward, an almost otherworldly harmony.
And yet, the fragrance is not too grand or too elegant or too ladylike or even too matronly for me. I feel elegant and grown-up, wrapped in this sensual, enchanting veil. In this fragrance, I feel completely at home, entirely one with myself. And while I do wear my beloved L’heure de Nuit at work, Guet-apens calls for special occasions for me. A romantic dinner, an evening at the opera, or a ball in a grand gown. The precious milliliters that a friend left me from her treasure will be used sparingly and enjoyed to the last drop! A thousand thanks for that!

Updated on 09/27/2018

03/21/2021

9Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Serenissima
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Serenissima

Top Review 19

a lady in scent

Turandot's first fragrance letter to me contained samples whose name and origin deeply impressed me. I literally trembled with awe!
Among them was "Guet Apens," this scent lady from Guerlain; how I wished back then to write a comment that would do justice to her beauty in my opinion.

But I made all the beginner mistakes one could make: read too many comments, let myself be influenced by them; paid too much attention and credence to the fragrance pyramids, even though my nose told me otherwise.
In short: I was led astray and simply no longer trusted my own senses and fragrance experiences!
Confused as I was, I lost all courage to write this comment, which was actually important to me. "Guet Apens" faded into the background - no: not into ambush!
Honestly: I forgot about it! (Shame on me!)

It would have remained that way if I hadn't recently tried to gain some overview in my collection, in the different folders and the numerous small and larger vials and sprays.
This is, of course, a futile endeavor, but that’s how I came across the rest of "Guet Apens," and now the time is ripe to appreciate this elegant fragrance composition in my own way.
I trust my senses again and know that my fragrance perception and note recognition have grown and matured over time.
In this, I have a reliable friend whom I can trust, who rarely disappoints me.

A true scent lady enters the stage/room without much fuss; she is immediately present.
No one knows exactly how these women do it: they are "there," they have that "certain something"!
Even with "Guet Apens," this self-evident, unexcited femininity dominates: peach and violet bow politely, enjoy their early appearance, and radiate their fragrant personalities.
Surprisingly, vanilla and amber also appear in the opening; this time they are not saved for the grand fragrance finale - with an impressive and elegant result.
Iris, orris root, and cinnamon provide a subtly fragrant powdery layer that lays over this already remarkable entrée. They remind one of a cozy little jacket that spreads light warmth without being burdensome.
What would a woman be without roses? This was also thought at Guerlain, and they probably selected particularly beautiful fragrant specimens that lend this sensitive being its sensual femininity.
Jasmine and tuberose, both white and intensely fragrant understanders of women, build a bridge to the base.
This base, my fragrance experience tells me, also consists of the classics:
Sandalwood - sensual, warm, and of oily corporeality; oakmoss in well-measured power and of course musk: What would a powdery women's fragrance be without the appropriate musk contribution?
Right! It would be missing something!
But "Guet Apens" is missing nothing. Why should one forego something that has proven itself?
Thus, once again, a beautiful fragrance being is created by skilled hands and noses.

"Guet Apens" is a true lady: elegant and reserved, yet deeply touching and awakening the attention of those around!
Nothing is loud or overdosed; everything is delicate, but not colorless, rather stylish.
This lady enters the room confidently: she expects nothing and yet everything!
Whoever is accompanied by her can be sure: after a few hours of charming presence, "Guet Apens" quietly and politely bids farewell, leaving not only a hint of fragrant memory but also a loving smile: Adieu, it was beautiful!

Updated on 03/21/2021

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Statements

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JonasP1

3 years ago

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Softly drizzles clove powder
On soft peach skin
Hidden under amber
Spices draw in like gazes
Deep iris looks
Shimmering in sandalwood tones

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Axiomatic

1 year ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Peach full of sun and life, white blossoms in the light.
Civet seduces on ambered sandalwood.
The prettiest ambush far and wide! *

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Marieposa

1 year ago

8Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Your smile
Like cat paws
On amber-warm peach fuzz
Mitsouko's tear streaks
In violet-blue velvet
You treacherous heart snatcher

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IrisNobile

4 years ago

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my delicate negligee
on creamy warm skin -
a cool meadow bouquet
on vanilla soft pillows
gently sweet spice powder dreams
envelop the night in velvet blue

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