The note presents a clean, abstract, and diffusive aroma, often described as woody, musky, and subtly amber-like. It lacks the animalic facets of natural ambergris, offering instead a smooth, dry, and slightly mineralic quality. Its texture is perceived as airy and expansive rather than dense or oily. Intensity can be deceptive; while it may smell subtle up close, it possesses remarkable projection and sillage, creating an aura around the wearer. It is primarily a base note, providing structure, longevity, and diffusion, and its scent profile remains relatively linear throughout the wear time, evolving more in its interaction with skin chemistry and other notes than in its inherent character. It acts as a powerful fixative, anchoring more volatile components.