The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
No. 35 arrived in 2013 as part of Sebastian Signs' numbered fragrance line. Its composition follows a classical logic of aromatic top notes, translucent flowers, and a composed base. Bergamot and coriander establish the first impression; rose and jasmine carry the center; woods and amber give the scent a warmer foundation. Bergamot contributes a clean, lightly sparkling citrus quality, while coriander brings a dry herbal edge that keeps the opening from seeming overly sweet. Rose and jasmine soften the composition without obscuring its structure, lending the middle a clear floral character. As the fragrance settles, the woods introduce depth and a polished dryness, while amber adds warmth and gentle sweetness. The named inspiration behind No.
The interesting part is the handoff between materials. Bergamot and coriander bring a bright, aromatic, lightly spicy opening, while rose and jasmine make the middle feel airy rather than heavily powdered. Woods then keep the composition from floating away, and amber adds a quiet warmth underneath. That combination gives No. 35 a polished surface with a little tension inside it: fresh at first, floral next, and gently woody when the opening has cleared.
The evolution
At the beginning, bergamot lifts the fragrance with clean citrus brightness while coriander adds a dry, herbal snap. That spark doesn't linger as the main event; it hands the composition over to rose and jasmine, which make the middle feel softer and more transparent, like light through sheer curtains. Rose contributes a recognizable floral depth, while jasmine keeps the center airy rather than dense. As those flowers settle, the woods become more apparent, changing the texture from airy floral to polished and grounded. The woody notes give the drydown a measured, composed quality as the citrus brightness recedes. Amber supplies the lasting warmth, keeping the close smooth rather than overtly sweet. Over time, No. 35 moves from fresh and lively to gently floral, then to a close, woody-amber finish that feels more composed than loud.
Cultural impact
No. 35 sits within Sebastian Signs' numbered collection, with its character expressed through a progression from bergamot and coriander to rose, jasmine, woods, and amber. The opening feels bright and lightly herbal, while the floral center gives way to a smoother, more grounded drydown. Its restrained structure creates room for each note to remain distinct while still contributing to a coherent composition. The result is a fragrance that can be explored through its changing layers, from fresh citrus at the first impression to warm woods and amber at the close.
The House
Sebastian SignsSebastian Signs is an American fragrance house founded by perfumer Sherri Sebastian and later merged with its parent brand, Provision. Best known for the numbered scents No. 35, No. 17, and No. 44, alongside Root, Leaf, Petalum, and Seed, the house draws on classical perfumery while exploring ingredients and textures associated with nature. Its Los Angeles setting and founder’s background in flavor and fragrance give the brand a distinctly personal context.
The Creator
Sherri SebastianHer style carries the imprint of two apprenticeships, one in a flavor house, one in a European wine cellar, which gives her a fluency in the savory, the fermented, and the vegetal that many fine fragrance perfumers skip. She works comfortably in naturals and synthetics, choosi…
