The note unfolds with an immediate, sharp, and somewhat camphorous greenness, distinct from its sweeter, warmer cousin, the bud. It presents a robust, dry-spicy aroma, intensely aromatic with a phenolic, slightly metallic, and sometimes medicinal edge that cuts through the air. There's an underlying woody earthiness, almost leathery, without the sugary confectionary warmth often found in the bud. Its texture on the olfactive palate is keen and bracing, offering a stimulating sharpness that can feel almost astringent before mellowing. Projection is generally strong, initially quite diffusive, then settling into a steady, persistent presence. It functions predominantly as a heart note, providing a vital spicy backbone, but its initial sharpness can give it a top-note quality in certain compositions. Longevity is commendable, anchoring other aromatic elements with its dry, persistent warmth.