Fragrance comparison

Chandigarh Express vs Lime Spirit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 283 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chandigarh Express

Ex Nihilo

4.06269 votes

Rank #7,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Lime Spirit

Anima Vinci

3.7114 votes

Rank #47,343 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 4 categories.

Chandigarh Express
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lime Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chandigarh Express4/4

Lime Spirit0/4

Ratings & consensus: Chandigarh Express
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chandigarh Express
Sillage & projection: Chandigarh Express
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Lime SpiritAnima Vinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 11%Had 9%Want 80%

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

14%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChandigarh Express

SillageChandigarh Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotCitrusesOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerCardamomPink PepperLavenderPepperwood or Hercules ClubNeroliHedioneBlack Pepper

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliLeatherMossAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Leather. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#47,343

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Lime Spirit opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and bitter citrus zest. As the top notes settle, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom add a warm spicy bite alongside fresh lavender. The base grounds the composition in dry cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk. It offers a bitter herbal freshness for warm su…

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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 Lime Spirit?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 4 categories. Chandigarh Express is rated 4.06/5 from 269 votes; Lime Spirit is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Chandigarh Express for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lime Spirit for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chandigarh Express or Lime Spirit?

Chandigarh Express lasts longest (Chandigarh Express 73/100, Lime Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chandigarh Express or Lime Spirit?

Chandigarh Express projects furthest (Chandigarh Express 63/100, Lime Spirit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chandigarh Express and Lime Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Leather.

Is Chandigarh Express or Lime Spirit better for summer or winter?

Chandigarh Express suits evening wear; Lime Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chandigarh Express and Lime Spirit?

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. Lime Spirit has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.