The subject of today's test is Ladybug's "Daft Pink", which promises to combine the unique flavours of cheesecake, mangosteen and strawberry. The French manufacturer recommends a 15% dilution of 50PG/50VG, which is a very reasonable amount considering the price of €5. The product tested came in a 10ml pack and I purchased it from the French webshop taklope.
First impressions
Upon opening the bottle, I was greeted by a sweet, sourish scent, but it was difficult to associate it with specific fruits. Probably because I had never tasted mangosteen before. Upon investigation, it turned out to be a tropical fruit, balanced between sweet and refreshingly tart, with notes of citrus. This explains the underlying aroma, dominated by mangosteen.
Test settings
The test was conducted in a DL RTA tank, single coil setup, 0.55 ohm resistance, 22 watts.
Taste experience
The first hit was immediately surprising: the sweet-sour taste of mangosteen burst out intensely, like biting into a freshly sliced fruit. The mellow sweetness and tart freshness of the mangosteen is perfectly supported by the strawberry, which provides a quiet but dominant presence in the background. The creamy and dessert character of the cheesecake provides a unique and harmonious base. The flavour is sweet and sour, very fruity, while the cakey garnish gives the aroma a special elegance.
The sweetening is also good: not too sugary, but rather working with natural sweet notes, which is a big plus for me. I have tasted other Ladybug flavours before, but "Daft Pink" definitely stands out. The flavours are in complete harmony with each other and no off-flavours interfered with the experience.
Summary: Daft Pink flavour for me is the perfect transition between the fruity and dessert categories, similar to how Neo in The Matrix was caught between two worlds. I cannot clearly classify it in either genre, as it has characteristics of both. Its fresh fruity flavours and creamy cakey notes make it at once unique, exciting and balanced. A creation that can be recommended to lovers of both flavours.
