# Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ex-nihilo-chandigarh-express

## Coded dupes

- [Generic Perfumes Inspired Ex Nihilo - Chandigarh Express for Unisex A+](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/generic-perfumes-inspired-ex-nihilo-chandigarh-express-for-unisex-a) — Stated by the maker; Source: [genericperfumes.com](https://www.genericperfumes.com/our-creation-of-ex-nihilo-chandigarh-express-for-unisex-a-dupe) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Meydan (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/the-spirit-of-dubai-dubai-meydan-eau-de-parfum) — 78% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
- [Hermès Bel Ami (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/hermes-bel-ami-eau-de-toilette) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vetiver
- [Ella K Parfums Mélodie de L'Altaï](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ella-k-parfums-melodie-de-l-altai) — 77% overlap; Shared notes: Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
- [Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/issey-miyake-nuit-d-issey) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
- [French Avenue Cocoa Morado](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/french-avenue-cocoa-morado) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Cardamom, Davana, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka bean
- [Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Parfum](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/issey-miyake-nuit-d-issey-parfum) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Patchouli
- [Dior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dior-fahrenheit-eau-de-toilette) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Vetiver
- [Fendi Fan di Fendi pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/fendi-fan-di-fendi-pour-homme-eau-de-toilette) — 75% overlap
- [Boadicea the Victorious Monarch](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/boadicea-the-victorious-monarch) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli, Tonka bean
- [Lattafa Pride Al Qiam Gold](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lattafa-pride-al-qiam-gold) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver
- [Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/swiss-arabian-attar-al-ghutra) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Patchouli
- [Penhaligon's Agarbathi](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/penhaligon-s-agarbathi) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Vetiver

## 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).