The note unfolds with an initial sharp, intensely herbal and camphoraceous burst, immediately commanding attention. It possesses a dry, almost dusty quality, reminiscent of dried leaves or curing hay under a late summer sun. As it evolves, a distinctive medicinal undercurrent emerges, intertwined with a warm, earthy rootiness. Crucially, it harbors a complex animalic facet – sometimes described as slightly urinous or reminiscent of a barnyard, though more often a subtle, musk-like warmth that adds intriguing depth rather than overt 'dirtiness.' Its texture is not smooth but rather rugged, coarse, and raw. Projection is strong and immediate, asserting its presence without being overwhelming, and it exhibits remarkable longevity, clinging tenaciously to the skin as a heart-to-base note, revealing new facets over hours. It is rarely a top note due to its tenacity and depth, typically providing structure and character from the middle downwards.