I just cracked mine open last night after about two weeks. I know what you mean by the initial smell. I did not
vape it FOOB, was too busy at that time. I know a lot of people steep the criminals longer but I love my Peachy at any stage.
What I'm getting at two weeks is similar to cocoa (to me). Not dark chocolate, not milk chocolate but somewhere in between. It is slightly sweet, but I don't think any more so than the other Criminals.
Here's what is weird: When I first smelled it, I knew something was familiar. It smells very much like a hard-to-find chocolate extract I use in baking, minus the alcohol (water, 37%alcohol, cocoa extract). As soon as I tasted it I knew there was something else about it. I still order a couple flavors from Kick Bass Vapor. This tastes very much like their Pebble Path Flavor I haven't had in a long time (Rocky Road - chocolate ice cream with marshmallow, dark chocolate pieces and nuts), only as if a little
tobacco was added. I have recommended that flavor in the past when people ask for a "real" chocolate flavor.
Anyway, whatever steeping strategy you end up with, I think you'll ultimately be pleased with the chocolate.