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Chandigarh Express

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Chandigarh Express opens with cardamom, mandarin and bergamot: bright, dry and gently spiced. Leather, davana and jasmine build a warm, textured heart. Vetiver, benzoin, tonka bean and patchouli leave a resinous woody trail with restrained sweetness.

Chandigarh Express opens with a bright contrast: spicy cardamom meets juicy mandarin sparkle and the drier freshness of bergamot. In the heart, leather moves forward and the scent becomes denser and warmer, with a green-resinous shade of balsam fir. Davana and jasmine add a soft fruity-floral roundness without softening the leathery core. In the base, vetiver, patchouli and benzoin build a darker, slightly resinous trail, while tonka bean brings restrained sweetness. On skin, it reads as a modern fruity-leather profile with a spicy accent and a dry woody-balsamic finish. Its character suits wearers who like the contrast between a fresh opening and warm leather depth. It performs best in an urban setting and cooler weather, where the leather and resin facets feel especially clear.

Top notes

cardamom, mandarin orange, bergamot

Heart

leather, balsam fir, davana, mahonial, jasmine

Base

vetiver, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli

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