The note presents a complex tapestry of warm, dry, and slightly acrid smoke, reminiscent of smoldering logs and residual ash. It is intensely woody, often featuring the rich, phenolic depth of birch tar or the rustic, almost leathery smokiness of cade wood. Initially, there can be a sharper, more immediate "just lit" aroma, evolving into a softer, lingering impression of dying embers and dried, resinous wood. Its texture is often perceived as dry, sometimes dusty, but with an underlying warmth that can feel enveloping and comforting. Projection is typically moderate to strong, settling into a long-lasting, tenacious base note that anchors a composition, imparting depth and a captivating aura of coziness and mystery. It is rarely a top note, occasionally a very powerful heart note, but most commonly a foundational element.