Fragrance comparison

Chandigarh Express vs Pine Tree + Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 279 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chandigarh Express

Ex Nihilo

4.06269 votes

Rank #7,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Pine Tree + Vetiver

Brûmée

3.4010 votes

Rank #55,014 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chandigarh Express
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pine Tree + Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Chandigarh Express4/5

Pine Tree + Vetiver1/5

Ratings & consensus: Chandigarh Express
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chandigarh Express
Sillage & projection: Chandigarh Express
Value for money: Pine Tree + Vetiver
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

Pine Tree + VetiverBrûmée

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

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

20%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityChandigarh Express

SillageChandigarh Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPine Tree + VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

BergamotChamomileMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Balsam FirCedarSageOsmanthus

Base

PatchouliVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. 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

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#55,014

PerfumerNot listed

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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Brûmée Pine Tree + Vetiver offers a quiet escape into a damp conifer forest. Clean chamomile and citrus top notes quickly yield to a dry cedar and balsam core. Earthy patchouli anchoring the base makes this unisex scent perfect for crisp autumn mornings.

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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 Pine Tree + Vetiver?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 5 categories. Chandigarh Express is rated 4.06/5 from 269 votes; Pine Tree + Vetiver is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chandigarh Express for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pine Tree + Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chandigarh Express or Pine Tree + Vetiver?

Chandigarh Express lasts longest (Chandigarh Express 73/100, Pine Tree + Vetiver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chandigarh Express or Pine Tree + Vetiver?

Chandigarh Express projects furthest (Chandigarh Express 63/100, Pine Tree + Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chandigarh Express and Pine Tree + Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Balsam Fir and Vetiver.

Is Chandigarh Express or Pine Tree + Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Chandigarh Express suits evening wear; Pine Tree + Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chandigarh Express and Pine Tree + Vetiver?

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. Pine Tree + Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot, Chamomile, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Sage and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Benzoin.