The note unfurls with an immediate, almost aggressive dryness, reminiscent of freshly sawn timber, but devoid of any green or resinous sap. It's a stark, almost mineral woodiness, often described as 'amberwood' or 'driftwood' but with an amplified, almost electric intensity. It possesses a leathery, slightly animalic undertone, a subtle growl beneath the polished wood, which can lean towards a clean, almost metallic sharpness or a warm, resinous glow depending on its concentration and surrounding notes. Its texture is rough, splintered, yet paradoxically clean and sharp. It projects with formidable strength, a veritable olfactory beacon, and clings to the skin for an extraordinary duration, firmly anchoring the entire composition as a tenacious base note. It is not a top or heart note; its immense molecular weight ensures it is a foundational element, emerging slowly and persisting for hours, even days.