Chandigarh Express

Chandigarh Express by Ex Nihilo is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with cardamom, mandarin and bergamot, moves into leather, jasmine and davana and dries down to vetiver, patchouli, benzoin and tonka bean. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.

Dry-down

Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

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