Fragrance comparison

Chandigarh Express vs Quasar Forever Energy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 289 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chandigarh Express

Ex Nihilo

4.06269 votes

Rank #7,611 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Forever Energy

O Boticário

3.6020 votes

Rank #61,820 Warm SpicyAmber

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.
Quasar Forever Energy
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chandigarh Express4/5

Quasar Forever Energy1/5

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

Quasar Forever EnergyO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 50%Want 21%

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

30%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityChandigarh Express

SillageChandigarh Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value63

Category winnerQuasar Forever EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

vanilla53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

BergamotCardamomLemonSaffronCinnamonMandarin OrangePink PepperBasil

Heart

FreesiaJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberTonka BeanVanillaLabdanumPatchouliVetiverCedar

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 season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,611

PerfumerGaël Montero

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#61,820

PerfumerAdilson Rato

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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Quasar Forever Energy opens with a brisk splash of lemon and juicy mandarin orange, immediately joined by a warm kick of crushed cardamom, cinnamon, and fresh garden sage. As the bright citrus settles down on warm skin, gentle jasmine and freesia soften the sharp herbal edges without turning powdery. The dry-down brin…

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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 Quasar Forever Energy?

Chandigarh Express takes 4 of 5 categories. Chandigarh Express is rated 4.06/5 from 269 votes; Quasar Forever Energy is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Chandigarh Express for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Quasar Forever Energy for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chandigarh Express or Quasar Forever Energy?

Chandigarh Express lasts longest (Chandigarh Express 73/100, Quasar Forever Energy 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chandigarh Express or Quasar Forever Energy?

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

Do Chandigarh Express and Quasar Forever Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Chandigarh Express or Quasar Forever Energy better for summer or winter?

Chandigarh Express suits evening wear; Quasar Forever Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chandigarh Express and Quasar Forever Energy?

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. Quasar Forever Energy has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Saffron, heart notes of Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.