Fragrance comparison

Chandigarh Express vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 342 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chandigarh Express

Ex Nihilo

4.06269 votes

Rank #7,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,316 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chandigarh Express
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chandigarh Express4/7

Ocean3/7

Ratings & consensus: Chandigarh Express
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Chandigarh Express
Sillage & projection: Chandigarh Express
Value for money: Ocean
Versatility: Ocean
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

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

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

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChandigarh Express

SillageChandigarh Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

green61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#8,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

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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 Ocean?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 7 categories. Chandigarh Express is rated 4.06/5 from 269 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Chandigarh Express for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chandigarh Express or Ocean?

Chandigarh Express lasts longest (Chandigarh Express 73/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chandigarh Express or Ocean?

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

Do Chandigarh Express and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine.

Is Chandigarh Express or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chandigarh Express and Ocean?

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. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.