The note of Black Copal unfurls as a rich, deeply resonant, and complex balsamic resin, possessing an almost primeval quality. Its initial impression is often a warm, earthy smokiness, akin to ancient ceremonial fires smoldering in a sacred space. This isn't a sharp, acrid smoke, but rather a smooth, somewhat spiritual plume that carries hints of dry wood, a subtle pepperiness, and a mineralic earthiness. As it evolves, layers of leathery warmth emerge, intertwined with a faint, almost waxy sweetness, preventing it from becoming overly dry or austere. There can be green, coniferous nuances in its raw form, often smoothed out in perfumery, leaving a more refined, polished resinous heart. It possesses remarkable tenacity and depth, acting as a superb base or a powerful heart note, lending significant longevity and a grounding presence to compositions. Its projection is moderate but distinctive, creating an aura rather than a loud declaration, and it settles into a long-lasting, comforting, slightly tar-like yet clean balsamic drydown.