The note of "Old Leather Saddles" is a deeply resonant, multi-faceted olfactory experience that immediately conjures images of aged, well-worn, and loved equestrian gear. It is a robust, dry, and distinctly smoky aroma, often carrying a subtle underlying sweetness that speaks of polished wood and dried hay. The texture it evokes is one of supple yet firm, sun-baked hide – almost velvety to the touch, with a slight dusty character. Its intensity is significant, projecting with a warm, enveloping aura rather than a sharp attack. The evolution is slow and stately, beginning with that characteristic smoky, almost tar-like leather, gradually softening into a more animalic, skin-like warmth, sometimes revealing facets of aged wood, a hint of spice, or even a ghost of horse sweat, but in the most refined and appealing way. It is quintessentially a base note, anchoring compositions with its profound longevity and creating a sophisticated, enduring trail.