My reason for starting DIY was to clone Lucena. I've since branched out quite a bit, but I can offer some advice to help.
- FA Hazelnut is not the right concentrate. I think TPA's Hazelnut is pretty close, but I haven't tried many others out there. VapingZone is next on my list to try. VZ also has a White Peach and Rum flavoring which I have yet to try as well.
- TPA Jamaican Rum is definitely not a winner. FA Jamaican Rum is close, as is DIYFS Rum.
- No clue where the White Peach comes from, but I haven't had much luck with FA.
There is an effervescent note in there that I think is the secret to Lucena. It's what gives it that bright, crisp taste and smell. My next flavor order will include TPA Champagne. Not sure if it will work (as I've never had it), but it makes sense in my head.
There is, of course, the distinct possibility that every flavor we're after is extracted by
five pawns on site (as they say on their web page). This may or may not be true for EVERY flavor, but if that's the case, the next step is to start distilling our own concentrates. I personally don't have the space or resources to do that, so I'll stick with shopping around for now. Please let me know if you have any luck or suggestions.