The note presents as a remarkably evocative abstraction, capturing the essence of the hardy plant rather than a direct floral scent. It is primarily sharp, green, and stemmy, immediately invoking a sense of wildness and untamed nature. This greenness is not lush or watery, but rather dry, fibrous, almost brittle, with an earthy, mineralic undertone. There's a distinct dustiness, a textural sensation that suggests sun-baked fields and ancient stone. A subtle, almost metallic edge hints at the plant's protective spines, lending a unique piquancy that can lean slightly peppery or bitter. It lacks sweetness entirely, instead offering a cool, somewhat austere character. Its projection is typically moderate, and it possesses a tenacious longevity, slowly unfolding its dry, structural complexity. Functioning primarily as a heart note, it lends an architectural backbone and an unconventional green accord to compositions, often with a subtle, rooty resonance in its dry-down.