The note unfolds with a vibrant, bracing freshness, akin to a sharp inhalation of crisp, cold air deep within an ancient forest. Initially, it presents as intensely green and somewhat camphoraceous, with a distinct, almost prickly texture on the olfactory palate. This initial burst is often punctuated by bright, zesty facets reminiscent of lemon rind or green sap, alongside a resinous sweetness that hints at the sticky, aromatic exudates of tree bark. As it evolves, the note deepens, shedding some of its initial sharpness to reveal a more complex woody core. It can range from the intensely balsamic, almost sticky sweetness of fir balsam to the dry, leathery astringency of cypress, or the clean, ethereal sharpness of pine needle. Projection is typically robust, capable of cutting through other notes, creating an airy, expansive quality. Its longevity varies; sharper, more volatile aspects behave as top-to-heart notes, while the richer, more resinous components often settle into the heart and can anchor a composition well into the base, lending a sustained, earthy warmth.