The note of 'gourd' is not a singular, easily defined aromatic compound, but rather an evocative accord that captures the essence of crisp, watery freshness intertwined with subtle vegetal earthiness. It presents as clean, cool, and somewhat translucent, reminiscent of the interior of a freshly sliced cucumber or the faint, green aroma emanating from the rind of a melon or squash. It possesses an initial sharp, green lift, quickly softening into a dew-kissed, aqueous heart. The texture is perceived as fluid and smooth, never heavy or cloying, with a whisper of starchiness or a slightly bitter edge that grounds its ethereal quality. Projection is typically moderate, designed to refresh rather than dominate, and its longevity can vary, often functioning as a fleeting top or a delicate heart note, lending a unique, almost translucent vegetal "wetness" to a composition.