The note unfolds as a remarkably sophisticated and radiant dry amber-woody accord, possessing an almost luminous quality that is at once airy and deeply grounding. Its initial impression is one of shimmering minerality, akin to sun-warmed stones or salt-licked skin after a day by the ocean, without any overt aquatic freshness. It projects with an extraordinary, almost ethereal diffusion, creating an expansive aura around the wearer. As it settles, a clean, smooth warmth emerges, devoid of the often challenging animalic facets of natural ambergris, yet retaining its signature tenacity and subtle complexity. It is predominantly dry, with hints of blonde woods and a whisper of clean musk. The texture is smooth, like polished driftwood, with an almost electric vibration that resonates in the olfactory perception. It is a quintessential base note, providing immense longevity and a persistent, anchoring warmth that can last for many hours, if not days, subtly evolving to become an intimate second skin.