Fragrance comparison

HF vs No. 35

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Kanebo · 1989

2.673 votes

Rank #73,745 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

No. 35

Sebastian Signs

5.002 votes

Rank #40,925 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

HF
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 35
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

HF1/3

No. 351/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HF
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 35

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HFKanebo

No. 35Sebastian Signs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHF

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

powdery69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

white floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CorianderBergamotGreen NotesAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationJasmineRose

Base

VetiverAmberCivetBenzoinMuskPatchouli

Top

BergamotCoriander

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,745

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1989

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerSherri Sebastian

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNo. 35Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo HF is a crisp green floral fragrance that pairs sharp, dry coriander with a cool, powdery iris. Designed by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 1989, it operates as a subtle, clean skin scent. It is a quiet companion for formal spring mornings or quiet daytime wear.

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No. 35 by Sebastian Signs opens with a bright citrus bergamot and spicy coriander blend. As it settles, a translucent rose and jasmine floral heart emerges, resting on a base of warm amber and sheer woods. This unisex fragrance offers a clean, aromatic scent profile that fits perfectly for casual daytime wear during t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, HF or No. 35?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. HF is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; No. 35 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose HF for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 35 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, HF or No. 35?

HF lasts longest (HF 100/100, No. 35 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HF or No. 35?

Projection is very close: HF 50/100, No. 35 50/100 for sillage.

Do HF and No. 35 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is HF or No. 35 better for summer or winter?

HF suits evening wear; No. 35 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HF and No. 35?

HF has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Civet and Benzoin. No. 35 has top notes of Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber.