Chandigarh Express vs Mimeomai
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chandigarh Express takes 2 of 3 categories.
Chandigarh ExpressChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MimeomaiChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chandigarh Express2/3
Mimeomai1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chandigarh Express
- Sillage & projection
- Mimeomai
- 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 NihiloMimeomaiVolnayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 269 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
269 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChandigarh Express
SillageMimeomai
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
leather84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
green61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
LeatherBalsam FirDavanaMahonialJasmine
Base7-10 hrs
VetiverBenzoinTonkaPatchouli
Top
PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose
Base
CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Chandigarh Express, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day79
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,611
PerfumerGaël Montero
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#45,954
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChandigarh ExpressHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChandigarh 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…
Reviews →Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…
Reviews →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 Mimeomai?
Chandigarh Express takes 2 of 3 categories. Chandigarh Express is rated 4.06/5 from 269 votes; Mimeomai is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chandigarh Express for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mimeomai for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chandigarh Express or Mimeomai?
Chandigarh Express lasts longest (Chandigarh Express 73/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chandigarh Express or Mimeomai?
Mimeomai projects furthest (Mimeomai 86/100, Chandigarh Express 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chandigarh Express and Mimeomai smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Chandigarh Express or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?
Chandigarh Express suits evening wear; Mimeomai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chandigarh Express and Mimeomai?
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. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.
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