Chandigarh Express

Absolutely gorgeous fragrance. Lots of incense, cardamom, leather, woods. Although the top notes include Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, I really can't smell any citrus at all. It goes straight to the cardamom and leather and woods/incense. Just feels/smells thick and expense and high quality. The scent profile is so gorgeous, it takes my breath away (pun intended). It reminds me of Amouage Outlands, but longer lasting and perhaps even higher quality. Definitely a winter fragrance -- can be worn on dates, nice dinners, events. Definitely a "special occasion" fragrance, especially given the price point. If you like middle eastern, incense-y fragrances, this can be a blind buy, but given the price point, probably best to test it first. Great longevity (and I'm someone who is always complaining that perfumes don't last) as well. Just outstanding. For me, this is an absolutely outstanding fragrance -- expensive, but absolutely worth it..

Blind bought a 100ml tester of this like a psycho cause the price was right and I'd been curious about it. Not mad about it at all, in fact I really like it. For me this is a leather bomb, totally understand why people think it smells like OL - it's the same sort of leather used in that. Also understand why the discerning consumer would rebuff that claim, it's got more going on.. there's patchouli and some fruits. Drydown is lovely and a bit aromatic, very vaguely fougere like but would not class this as such especially for the first hour. I go nose blind to it but I think it's still pushing cause I am definitely getting noticed and people like this one. It is very sexy - my friend remarked that if I wore it on a date I'd be likely to end up home with them. Truly and eye wateringly expensive at retail so use your discretion there. It's close enough to OL, especially the "eau" variant that you probably don't need both.

I totally agree with the previous comment. CE is at once addictive, unusual and versatile. The first time I wore it I got compliments. I was thinking about this purchase enough time (few months) because I have enough leather/ smoky fragrances in my collection, but every time I saw a tester of CE on the shelf I approached and tried it, again and again. It's quite unique! I even feel the vibe of the real train, the railway station with its smell of tar lingering in the air. I imagine myself taking a place in Chandigarh Express taking me to this exotic destination in India... One day I will be there, wearing this lovely scent.

This is very nice, I'm not getting any resemblance to Ombre Leather, or anything akin to that, in fact there is nothing that it reminds me of apart from triggering some feeling of nostalgia. It's a lovely woody scent, with a slightly citrusy opening, then dries to a delightful woody base. The fragrance is of extremely high quality, the same as other offerings from this house. I do have to agree that at this price point performance is a bit dire, but if you can find it discounted anywhere then grab it. I find this very versatile, I personally can wear it in any weather, and I'd say is masculine leaning

Love this perfume from the first spray until the dry down. It's strong, a bit masculine-leaning, very aromatic due to the herbal and woody notes. I love the slight sourness and spiciness of this perfume which gets more addicting as time goes. Moreover, the performance is pretty good since this usually stays on my skin for 7-8 hours. I consider this is versatile and can be used almost every time of the year, except for summer where you shouldn't spray too much. Not really a safe blind buy so it's advisable that you try for yourself first. Conclusion: 9/10