My DIY Diary

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Dragon Fruit is uber sweet, it's a mellow melon-y sort of fruit, not a bright citrus type. Have you ever had the fruit? I have not, so I can't speak of its authenticity, but I love the flavor. It's unique, it plays well with other fruit flavors, and it's strong. It works well standalone, too. Inawera's Pitaya Dragon Fruit is stronger than TFA's. But, both are good.

 

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Each of these is at 3% concentration, tested on a LR510 atty:

Passion Fruit - TFA

Fragrance: 0/5
Sweetness: 1/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 0.5/5

Quince - TFA

Fragrance: 0.5/5
Sweetness: 1/5
Tartness: 0.5/5
Strength of taste: 1.5/5

Blueberry Extra - TFA No change from 2%

Fragrance: 0.5/5
Sweetness: 1/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 1/5

Apple Tart (Granny Smith) - TFA This is not a chemical taste I am picking up, but more of a burning plastic taste, and I'm using a LR510 atty, not a tank or clearo

Fragrance: 1/5
Sweetness: 0.5/5
Tartness: 1/5
Strength of taste: 1.5/5

Honeysuckle - TFA

Fragrance: 0/5
Sweetness: 1.5/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 1/5

Honey Dew - TFA

Fragrance: 1.5/5
Sweetness: 2.5/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 2.5/5

Pomegranate Deluxe - TFA No change from 2%

Fragrance: 0/5
Sweetness: 0.5/5
Tartness: 0.5/5
Strength of taste: 0.5/5

Strawberry (Ripe) - TFA

Fragrance: 1/5
Sweetness: 1.5/5
Tartness: 0.5/5
Strength of taste: 1.5/5

Orange Cream - TFA Barely detectable

Fragrance: 0/5
Sweetness: 0.5/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 0.5/5

 

[flowerpots]

This has been steeping over a month. With just these 2 flavors, this is a mellow vape. The Mango definitely dominates, and the Dragon Fruit is a backnote, more noticeable on the exhale, at least to my palate. It is too 2-dimensional for me, though. I divided this 5ml bottle into 3rds, thereby making 3x1.5+ bottles of this mixture. I am adding:

Bottle #1) 1 drop of CAP Fig

This has potential to be a complex and layered juice. The DF is dominant on the inhale, then the Mango peeks in, but the Fig is barely noticeable. But, it's not flat, it seems to be trying to be layered, it's just not quite there yet. Going to add 1 more drop of Fig and see what happens.

Bottle #2) 1 drop of LA Apricot

This mix also has potential, I think. The Apricot is strongest, with backnotes of mango, and I think the DF adds the sweetness and a tart note. Not sure what I will do next with this one - maybe add koolada or saline.

Bottle #3) 1 drop of TFA Juicy Peach

The Juicy Peach and and DF are equally present on the inhale, the Mango is lurking somewhere in the background - he's shy, I guess. I may tweak this one too by adding either saline or koolada or lemon juice.

 

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Apricadabra sounds yummy. I think I'll mix some of that up!

I tried different concentrations, and this is what I ended up with:

5ml test batch:

Apricot - LA 13%
Nectarine - LA 8%
Juicy Peach - TFA 7%
Lemon - TFA 5%

I just found this in my testing area, and it has been steeping a while, almost 2 months. It's really good. Steeping made the flavors meld better.

I added 1 drop of koolada to this mix the other night. I'm not a mint/menthol fan at all. So, when I use koolada, I am conservative and looking for minimal presence. This one drop was perfect. It does not add depth to the juice, but it adds a nice touch. The koolada did take the sharp note off the Nectarine, which was not what I was looking for. I may try saline in it also to see what happens.

 

[flowerpots]

If you are reading this thread and fairly new to ECF, you may find it hard to find information on DIY in one place. There are sticky notes at the top of the DIY forum, all of which are very helpful to get you started:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/

I also recommend the following threads/blogs:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...iy-think-you-need-kit-simple-guide-links.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/hoosier/

This ECF member has some outstanding recipes. I have made many of them and can vouch for their deliciousness:

E-Cigarette Forum - HeadInClouds - Blogs

 

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I am mixing 1/3 of the Inawera Cherry (CZERESNIE) with 2/3 of the Hangsen Plum to test these in combination

Very good

I let this mix steep a couple more days and it is just getting better. This is a richer fruit mix, not light like many of them. The Cherry adds a rich savory note (it's like cherry pie filling/cherry compote) and the Plum is crisper and just a little brighter. It is layered and has a lot of potential. It's fine as is, and some may like it without any adjustments, but I want to keep tweaking to see if I can find that perfect recipe. So, I'm thinking of adding maybe Apricot or Nectarine to it.

 

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These single flavor tobacco samples have been steeping almost a month.

1) I mixed 3ml of the Dark Fire tobacco with approximately 1.5+ml (1/3 of a 5ml bottle) of Hangsen Plum at 8%. This is the bomb already, but I may add something else to it to give it an extra level of complexity

This has been steeping a few days. The Plum has weakened. I'm going to give it a few more days to steep to see if the Plum returns or if I need to add more flavoring.

2) Separate out 5ml of the Dark Fire tobacco and add 1 drop of Inawera DNB (Dirty Neutral Base) to give it that ashy note

Oh my! As good as this is, I'm going to add a drop of Hangsen Plum and see what happens.

3) Separate out 5ml of the Inawera WG - tino d'milano Virginia tobacco and add 1 drop of the DNB

DNB is equally good in this tobacco, but the effect is a little different. Virginia is bright, but mellow, and the DNB adds a layer to the mix.

4) Separate out 5ml of the FA 7 Leaves tobacco and add 1 drop of DNB

Of the 3, this tobacco tastes the best with the DNB, but really, they are all good. Like the Virginia, the DNB adds a layer to this mix, making it more complex.

 

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I added 1 more Inawera flavor to this list (Pear -GRUSZKA). These are tasted on my tongue at approximately 20% with pure PG using a LR510 atty:

7 Leaves - (tino d'milano): Smoother and lighter than the FA 7 Leaves.

7 Volwes - (tino d'milano): Nutty, chocolately, alcohol taste, aftertaste.

AM4A - (tino d'milano): (dark in color) Semi-sweet tobacco with medium tobacco impact; ashy quality; slight nutty/saltiness.

Apple - (WG): Green sour apple, semi-candyish; may be good for an apple jolly rancher recipe.

Apricot - (Morele) - e-aromat: Authentic apricot, a bit tart, a bit sweet, no medicinal or aftertaste, no perfume note.
Bahraini Apple Gold (WG): (slightly amber in color) Golden baked apple mixed with rum, medium plum note. Nice

Banana - (WG): Very candyish, banana laffy taffy

Black Cherry - e-aromat: Authentic ripe black cherry, slight medicinal note, slight aftertaste.

Black Currant - (CZARNA PORZECZKA) - e-aromat: Authentic, clean, no medicinal or floral notes, no aftertaste.

Burley - e-aromat: Semi-sweet, medium tobacco impact, heavy mouthfeel.

Cappuccino - e-aromat: (dark colored) The best cappuccino standalone I've tasted so far. Slightly fake creaminess, but nothing too bad. Aftertaste like the drink.

Cherry - (Wisnia) e-aromat: cherry pie filling, yummo

Chocolate Cream - WG: (very dark in color) Nice creamy, chocolate flavor. Slight medicinal quality that may dissolve when mixed and vaped.

Coconut K - (Kokos): Smells like suntan oil, coconut milk texture.

Coffee - (Kawa) e-aromat: (slightly amber in color) Medium roast, slight burnt taste, slight creaminess. Tastes very similar to FA Coffee.

Donald Bubble Gum - (WG): Gumball bubble gum, medicinal/alcohol taste, mouthfeel, not a strong flavor.

Dragon Fruit K - (Pitaya): Authentic? (I've never tried this fruit, so I can't verify this). It tastes sour with a slight bite, very good, and hopefully stronger than TFA Dragon Fruit.

Exotic Roots - e-aromat: (slighly amber in color) Earthy, has a bite to it (maybe cardamon?), semi-chocolatey note and texture.

Falcon Eye - (WG): (dark amber in color) Sweet plum taste, medium tobacco impact.

Gold Ducat - (tobacco): (dark in color) Medium tobacco impact, caramel undertones, slight vanilla note, maybe whisky? note.

Honey - (Miod) e-aromat: (clear in color) Absolutely wonderful, authentic, smooth, creamy texture, no medicinal quality or aftertaste, clean.

Latakia - (tino d'milano): Semi-sweet, medium tobacco impact, earthy, slightly woodsy, slightly vinegary.

Little Space Drops - (WG): Strong vinegary tobacco with spice and nut (website says walnut) with strong tobacco impact; chocolate note.

Mint - (Mieta) e-aromat: (clear in color) Doublemint gum.

Nugat - e-aromat: strong almond note, alcohol taste, meh.

Pear - (GRUSZKA) e-aromat: Authentic, semi-ripe, clean, crisp, juicy, no medicinal taste.

Raspberry - (WG): Authentic juicy sweet ripe raspberries, no aftertaste, no medicinal taste, perfect.

Sesame - (Sezam) - e-aromat: Roasted/toasted sesame taste, authentic, good.

Sparkling Wine - e-aromat: Bathroom scent undertone in taste (tastes like a sanitized public restroom smells); after first impression, resembles white grape juice with seltzer effect. I think this could be a better flavor for mixing than the FA White Grape.

Spicy Biscuit - (tino d'milano): Perfect light cinnamon flavor with mild added cookie flavor; this flavor would pair well with recipes calling for cinnamon, but an authentic spice cinnamon, not cinnamon red hots.

Vanilla - (Wanilla) e-aromat: (slightly amber colored) Authentic vanilla, creamy texture, perfect.

Vanilly Bourbon - (tino d'milano): Authentic vanilla, but with an almost toasted coconut note, more toasted tasting than regular coconut flavor; bourbon is smooth and in the background.

Watermelon - (WG): Authentic ripe watermelon, minus the rind taste, perfect.

Whisky - e-aromat: Authentic, oak aged undertones, strong flavor.

 

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These are 3 flavors someone PIF'ed to me, and I didn't know where else to place them, so they are going in this post. Tasted on my tongue at approximately 20% in pure PG:

Bordeaux Cherry - NF Rich, dark cherry flavor, not savory, not cough drop/cough syrupy, very good cherry for those seeking authentic fruit flavor

Natural Banana - LAN Bingo! Ripe banana flavor without the laffy taffy taste

Blackberry - TFA Authentic crisp, sweet blackberry, but heavy alcohol note

 

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These may or may not have food coloring, but are dark in color:

Cherry Liqueur - INA
Caramel - E-Aromat (INA)
Grape - INA
Dark Fire - E-Aromat (INA)*
DNB - E-Aromat (INA)*
Cuban Cigar - E-Aromat (INA)*
Gold Ducat Tobacco - (INA)*
TA Virginia - (INA)*
Coffee (KAWA) (INA) - very lightly caramel colored


*These are a no-brainer, just being Capt. Obvious.

 

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In this post I am going to list the flavorings I purchase that state on the label that they have food coloring in them, or are dark in color: (Will repost when adding new flavors)

Cherry Flavor Concentrate - LA
Apricot Flavor Concentrate - LA
Honey Flavor Concentrate - TFA
Brandy Flavor Concentrate - LA
Caramel Candy - TFA
Cream - FE
Huckabee and Heinz (tobacco) - FE
Mint - HS Essence
Vanilla Classic - FA
Oakwood - FA
Hickory Smoke - TFA
Custard - FA
Vanilla Bourbon - TFA
Pecan - LA
Black Walnut - LA
Brandy - TFA
Pralines and Cream - LA
Butter Rum - LA
Kalua and Cream - TFA

 

[MESAZAK]

Made some mango and green apple this weekend. On a 10ml 50/50 test batch I used 5% Green Apple and 5% mango. The green apple i was expecting to be kind of a jolly rancher flavor but it is actual green apple with the sour and bite ect.... Green apple was more prevalent than the mango so second test bottle was 10ml mixed at 3% green apple and 5% mango. Both have great flavor after a warm bath and a shake. Will et them steep a few and see how they taste. If it helps, I only drip, so this may be a bit weak for someone using a pro tank or iClear, don't know going to clean out my GF's pro tank and see how it vapes.


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[MESAZAK]

Both were from Flavor West, sorry for the omission.


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[flowerpots]

Made some mango and green apple this weekend. On a 10ml 50/50 test batch I used 5% Green Apple and 5% mango. The green apple i was expecting to be kind of a jolly rancher flavor but it is actual green apple with the sour and bite ect.... Green apple was more prevalent than the mango so second test bottle was 10ml mixed at 3% green apple and 5% mango. Both have great flavor after a warm bath and a shake. Will et them steep a few and see how they taste. If it helps, I only drip, so this may be a bit weak for someone using a pro tank or iClear, don't know going to clean out my GF's pro tank and see how it vapes.


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I find TFA Apple Tart (Granny Smith) to be jolly-rancherish. You may want to try that one. If you want it sweet (at all) you'll need to add some sweetener, though.

I've not thought of combining these 2 flavors. I will try it and see how it is.

 

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Each of these is at 4% concentration, tested on a LR510 atty:

Passion Fruit - TFA

Fragrance: 0.5/5
Sweetness: 1.5/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 1/5

Quince - TFA Slight perfume taste - will steep with caps off when adding another %

Fragrance: 0.5/5
Sweetness: 1.5/5
Tartness: 0.5/5
Strength of taste: 2/5

Blueberry Extra - TFA

Fragrance: 1/5
Sweetness: 2/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 2/5

Apple Tart (Granny Smith) - TFA Same burning plastic taste as before - going to let it steep with the cap off at the next %

Fragrance: 1.5/5
Sweetness: 1/5
Tartness: 1.5/5
Strength of taste: 2/5

Honeysuckle - TFA

Fragrance: 0/5
Sweetness: 1.5/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 1.5/5

Honey Dew - TFA

Fragrance: 1.5/5
Sweetness: 3/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 3/5

Pomegranate Deluxe - TFA Slight perfume taste - will steep with cap off at next % bump

Fragrance: 0.5/5
Sweetness: 1/5
Tartness: 1/5
Strength of taste: 1/5

Strawberry (Ripe) - TFA

Fragrance: 1.5/5
Sweetness: 2/5
Tartness: 1/5
Strength of taste: 2/5

Orange Cream - TFA Still barely detectable

Fragrance: 0/5
Sweetness: 0.5/5
Tartness: 0/5
Strength of taste: 0.5/5

 

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The Dragon Fruit/Mango is more interesting, but lacks something.

This has been steeping a few more days - at the same %, the Mango dominates, but the DF tones down the bite of the Mango.

This has been steeping over a month. With just these 2 flavors, this is a mellow vape. The Mango definitely dominates, and the Dragon Fruit is a backnote, more noticeable on the exhale, at least to my palate. It is too 2-dimensional for me, though. I divided this 5ml bottle into 3rds, thereby making 3x1.5+ bottles of this mixture. I am adding:

Bottle #2) 1 drop of LA Apricot

Going to let these steep a few days

This mix also has potential, I think. The Apricot is strongest, with backnotes of mango, and I think the DF adds the sweetness and a tart note. Not sure what I will do next with this one - maybe add koolada or saline.

I added 2 drops of 0.9% saline to this mix. I'm not noticing anything "popping" in this mix due to the saline, but I will try it on some other mixes and see what happens.

 

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These single flavor tobacco samples have been steeping almost a month.

I made a 5ml sample of the Dark Fire tobacco and added 1 drop of Inawera DNB (Dirty Neutral Base) to give it that ashy note

Oh my! As good as this is, I'm going to add a drop of Hangsen Plum and see what happens.

This is developing into something recipe-worthy...it needs another drop of Plum.

 

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I am mixing 1/3 of the Inawera Cherry (CZERESNIE) with 2/3 of the Hangsen Plum to test these in combination

I let this mix steep a couple more days and it is just getting better. This is a richer fruit mix, not light like many of them. The Cherry adds a rich savory note (it's like cherry pie filling/cherry compote) and the Plum is crisper and just a little brighter. It is layered and has a lot of potential. It's fine as is, and some may like it without any adjustments, but I want to keep tweaking to see if I can find that perfect recipe. So, I'm thinking of adding maybe Apricot or Nectarine to it.

I added 12% of TFA Nectarine to this the other night. It seems to have melded into a 1 dimensional juice. I'm going to let it steep longer. I think I added too much Nectarine

 

[flowerpots]

This has been steeping over a month. With just these 2 flavors, this is a mellow vape. The Mango definitely dominates, and the Dragon Fruit is a backnote, more noticeable on the exhale, at least to my palate. It is too 2-dimensional for me, though. I am adding:

1 drop of LA Apricot


Going to let these steep a few days

This mix also has potential, I think. The Apricot is strongest, with backnotes of mango, and I think the DF adds the sweetness and a tart note. Not sure what I will do next with this one - maybe add koolada or saline.

I am adding 0.9% saline to this mix. The saline does make a difference in this one. There is a sharper note to it than before. I will let this steep for a few days and come back to it.

 

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I also mixed the dragon fruit and mango both at 17%. I will let this steep a few days.

The Dragon Fruit/Mango is interesting, but lacks something.

(I added Juicy Peach to this mixture) The Juicy Peach and and DF are equally present on the inhale, the Mango is lurking somewhere in the background - he's shy, I guess. I may tweak this one too by adding either saline or koolada or lemon juice.

The Mango has developed more of a presence now. I'm going to continue to steep it before I add anything else.