The note unfolds with an immediate, sharp ingress of dry, acrid ash, reminiscent of a freshly extinguished cigarette, rapidly evolving to reveal a deeper, more nuanced complexity. It carries the distinct aroma of smoldering tobacco leaves, often with a slightly sweet, almost caramelized hint peeking through the initial dryness, woven with faint undertones of cured leather and a subtle, almost metallic edge. The texture is undeniably dry, clinging, and somewhat dusty, yet possesses a strange, almost velvety quality on the olfactory palate. Its intensity is significant, projecting with a persistent, almost permeating presence that can initially seem challenging but mellows into a surprisingly integrated warmth. As a top and heart note, it delivers its initial impact with a raw, confrontational edge; however, its true nature reveals itself in the base, where it transforms into a tenacious, smoky accord that lingers with remarkable longevity, often providing a mysterious, lived-in depth rather than fading into mere pleasantry. It's a note that doesn't just dissipate but rather becomes one with the skin, telling a quiet story.