The note of primrose bulbs unfurls as a captivating olfactory paradox: deeply rooted and verdant, yet carrying the ethereal promise of bloom. Its initial impression is profoundly earthy, reminiscent of rich, dark, moist soil after a spring rain, with a distinctly mineralic undertone that speaks of subterranean depths. There's a raw, almost gritty texture to its initial projection, akin to fresh loam clinging to one's fingers. Gradually, this earthy robustness softens, revealing a subtle, cool greenness, like the emerging shoot of a plant pushing through the soil, intertwined with a faint, dewy sweetness – a whisper of the nascent floralcy to come. It possesses a quiet intensity, never shouting, but rather grounding the composition with its introspective nature. Its sillage is intimate, clinging close to the skin, evoking a personal connection to the earth. As it evolves, it becomes more tender, a rooty sweetness mingling with a delicate, powdery veil, hintingly floral without being overtly so. It behaves predominantly as a heart or base note, lending profound depth and an anchoring quality, with a longevity that gently persists for hours, always reminding one of the quiet strength beneath the surface.