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Snowflake

The note, "Snowflake," is not a singular botanical essence but a masterful olfactory illusion, an accord crafted to evoke the crisp, clean sensation of frozen air and pristine white landscapes. It registers immediately as bright, sharp, and intensely fresh, possessing an almost metallic, crystalline quality that pricks at the senses with exhilarating coolness. There is an unmistakable ozonic transparency, reminiscent of air purified by frost, often with subtle mineralic undertones. Its texture is weightless, ethereal, like finely powdered ice dust on the skin, yet it carries a distinct, almost tangible coolness. The intensity is moderate but impactful, a diffused chill that projects broadly before settling into a persistent, clean whisper. It acts primarily as a top-to-heart note, imparting an initial 'frost-kissed' opening that slowly melts into a clean, slightly aldehydic or musky drydown, holding onto its cold character for a surprising longevity. It lacks a traditional 'smell' in the botanical sense, instead communicating a *feeling* – an invigorating, shimmering chill that refreshes and clarifies.