Chandigarh Express
“Chandigarh Express by Ex Nihilo is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, woody composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Chandigarh Express by Ex Nihilo, created by perfumer Gaël Montero and launched in 2024, is a fragrance that captures the essence of an enigmatic journey. The aromatic blend opens with cardamom and mandarin orange, providing a fresh and invigorating start. This gives way to a rich heart of jasmine and leather, while the base notes of tonka, patchouli, and benzoin add warmth and depth. Chandigarh Express is not just a fragrance; it's an olfactory adventure that seamlessly transitions from day into night.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers — two sprays on pulse points will allow it to develop naturally over time. The aromatic and spicy notes are most vibrant close to skin, making it perfect for an evening out or a day filled with adventure.
Gaël Montero
Founding perfumer · 26 fragrances
Of French-Spanish heritage and raised in Madrid, Gaël Montero studied perfumery at Montpellier University and was mentored by perfumer Jordi Fernandez in Barcelona. After working as a Perfumer Assistant at Procter & Gamble, he joined Givaudan's Perfumery School in Paris, rising from lab assistant to junior perfumer, and now works as a perfumer for Memo Paris, based in Dubai.
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The story behind the bottle.
The bustling energy of a train station at dusk, where the mingling aromas of spices and leather create a sense of anticipation.
Fig. 01 — Chandigarh Express, Ex Nihilo
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