The note unfolds with an ethereal, soft luminosity, a signature powdery veil that is both delicate and profoundly deep. Its initial impression is often a rooty, earthy coolness, reminiscent of damp soil and ancient cellars, swiftly followed by a hauntingly beautiful, violet-like floralcy. This isn't the sweet, innocent violet of candies, but rather a more aristocratic, almost melancholic bloom, dry and woody at its core. It possesses a peculiar metallic glint, a mineralic edge that prevents it from becoming cloying, lending it a sophisticated austerity. The texture is akin to finely milled cosmetic powder, velvety and dry yet remarkably diffusive, capable of filling a space with subtle elegance. As a true base note, it exhibits incredible longevity, anchoring compositions with its tenacious, complex aroma, evolving over hours to reveal a warm, somewhat fatty orris butter richness, often with a whisper of dried wood and precious spice. Its projection is refined and understated, never shouting but always present, a 'sillage d'élégance'.