The note bursts forth with an immediate, exhilarating sharpness, a cold, piercing heat that is less like a burning ember and more akin to a sudden inhalation of icy, mentholated air. It possesses a distinct, almost sinus-clearing pungency, often described as peppery and rooty, with an underlying vegetal greenness that hints at its botanical origin. Its texture is crisp and volatile, almost effervescent on the initial contact. Projection is often quite bold and immediate, designed to make an impact, but its longevity is characteristically fleeting. It is almost exclusively a top note, designed for an arresting opening, quickly giving way to other elements as its initial bracing intensity dissipates, leaving behind a subtle, clean, and slightly sweet green echo.