The note of Terracotta unfurls as a captivating dry earthiness, a mineralic warmth that speaks of baked clay under a relentless sun. Its initial impression is often one of dusty dryness, reminiscent of ancient, sun-drenched bricks or the fine powder of a potter's studio. It possesses a peculiar texture; not rough, but finely grained, almost velvety, yet with an undeniable substantiality. As a heart-to-base note, it projects with a soft, diffusive glow, enveloping rather than piercing. There's a subtle, almost saline minerality beneath the earthy dryness, a clean yet robust quality. It is a grounding presence, evolving slowly, maintaining its core warmth and dry, arid character, providing a sense of quiet permanence. It lacks overt sweetness or harshness, existing in a sophisticated, muted palette of browns and ochres, sometimes hinting at a subtle, toasted nuance.