The note of "Splintered Wood" is a profoundly textural olfactory experience, immediately conjuring the sensation of dry, jagged edges and rough, unvarnished surfaces. It opens with a sharp, almost brittle dryness, reminiscent of wood that has been recently broken or weathered by time. There's an initial crispness, not green or sappy, but rather a desiccated, almost dusty quality. As it evolves, it settles into a warm, yet still rugged, woody core. Unlike smooth cedar or creamy sandalwood, this note possesses an inherent rawness; it's the scent of exposed grain, of fibers torn apart. There can be subtle undertones of dry earth, a whisper of smoke from distant embers, or even a faint, mineralic tang, like stone worn by wind. Its intensity is moderate to strong, with a projection that is distinct but not overwhelming, creating an intimate, enveloping aura. It typically behaves as a heart or base note, providing a grounding, structural backbone to a composition, with excellent longevity that lingers for hours, slowly softening into a warm, dry embrace.