Fragrance comparison

Chandigarh Express vs Homem Elo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 816 ratings analysed

6 wins

Chandigarh Express

Ex Nihilo

4.06269 votes

Rank #7,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #28,796 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chandigarh Express takes 6 of 7 categories.

Chandigarh Express
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Chandigarh Express6/7

Homem Elo1/7

Ratings & consensus: Chandigarh Express
Community sentiment: Chandigarh Express
Longevity: Chandigarh Express
Sillage & projection: Chandigarh Express
Value for money: Homem Elo
Versatility: Chandigarh Express
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chandigarh Express

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chandigarh ExpressEx Nihilo

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerChandigarh ExpressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

269 votes

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerChandigarh ExpressMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChandigarh Express

SillageChandigarh Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

LeatherBalsam FirDavanaMahonialJasmine

Base7-10 hrs

VetiverBenzoinTonkaPatchouli

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Benzoin and Tonka. Durations are only published for Chandigarh Express, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChandigarh ExpressMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#28,796

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChandigarh ExpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chandigarh Express by Ex Nihilo opens with a brisk dash of green cardamom, sunlit mandarin orange, and tangy bergamot. The scent quickly settles into a core of smooth leather, pine-scented balsam fir, and fruity davana. It feels like stepping into a stylish modern building bordered by lush greenery, where the cool air…

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Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chandigarh Express or Homem Elo?

Chandigarh Express takes 6 of 7 categories. Chandigarh Express is rated 4.06/5 from 269 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Chandigarh Express for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chandigarh Express or Homem Elo?

Chandigarh Express lasts longest (Chandigarh Express 73/100, Homem Elo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chandigarh Express or Homem Elo?

Chandigarh Express projects furthest (Chandigarh Express 63/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chandigarh Express and Homem Elo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Benzoin and Tonka.

Is Chandigarh Express or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chandigarh Express is the stronger pick. For winter, Chandigarh Express is the stronger pick. Chandigarh Express suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chandigarh Express and Homem Elo?

Chandigarh Express has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Balsam Fir, Davana and Mahonial, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Tonka and Patchouli. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.