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The brand says this is inspired by Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express.
“Inspired Ex Nihilo - Chandigarh Express for Unisex A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express: Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Chandigarh Express for Unisex A+. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum) (78% note/accord overlap), Hermès Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette) (77%), Ella K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï (77%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
78% matchThe Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum)
8.5
The Spirit of Dubai · 2015
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
77% matchHermès Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette)
8.0
Hermès · 1986
77% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver
77% matchElla K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï
8.0
Ella K Parfums · 2017
77% overlap
Shared notes: Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
76% matchIssey Miyake Nuit d'Issey
7.0
Issey Miyake · 2014
76% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
76% matchFrench Avenue Cocoa Morado
7.5
French Avenue · 2024
76% overlap
Shared notes: Cardamom, Davana, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean
75% matchDior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)
8.0
Dior · 1988
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
75% matchBoadicea the Victorious Monarch
8.0
Boadicea the Victorious · 2015
75% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli, Tonka bean
75% matchLattafa Pride Al Qiam Gold
7.5
Lattafa Pride · 2022
75% overlap
Shared notes: Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver
74% matchSwiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra
8.0
Swiss Arabian · 2014
74% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express | Original | No data | No data | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) |
| The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 78% | Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver | 9.0/10 (100+ votes) | 9.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Hermès Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 77% | Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Ella K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï | Similar original | 77% | Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express: Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Chandigarh Express for Unisex A+: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum) (78%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver. Other close alternatives: Hermès Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette) (77%), Ella K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï (77%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.