No Flavor - Strange Odors - Is it my Nicotine Strengths

[Semiretired]

I am having a problem with taste and odors with my DIY attempts - so I pose a question.

Does the change in nicotine strengths change the flavors or make the vape have an odor?

I ask, because I have mixed some juice (coffee - cherry blend and coffee - irish creme blend) that my family says smells compared to the store bought premixed juices I got from vendors. I have upped it to a 10% mix thinking that I had mixed it to weak and both mixes have steeped (hot water first, shaken well and then about a week on the shelf), but there seems to be little if no flavor and my family says they smell compared to what I used to get from vendors. When I mixed these I made a stronger nicotine level (I upped it to 26mg - 28mg) wanting a stronger blend to assist with staying off of the analogs (still smoke a few a day (2-4))...

So it feels like either the flavors are to weak even at 10% or the higher nicotine levels seems to be causing my problem. The flavors are from Perfumer's Apprentice and the PG / VG is from RTS Vapes.

Any advice???

 

[GoodDog]

If you can't smell any flavor then you are not adding enough. Did you also get your nic from RTS? If so then it has to be your flavorings. Double check your math to make sure your nic strength is correct and then add more flavoring. I use 20% but most use around 15%. Although I don't know about Mrs. Ts flavorings or where she gets them I seriously doubt they are the same ones she uses as she keeps her ingredients secret.

 

[AzPlumber]

Not much help as I haven't used Mrs T's flavors, but it might help to list the brand of PG and or VG you are using. RTS nic is reported as good from all I have seen.

 

[Semiretired]

Yes, I bought 60mg PG, 48mg VG and plain 0mg PG/VG from RTS Vapes. Perfumer's Apprentice suggest 2 - 5% mix for the flavors, which is where I started - if I have to go to 20% then I need to find a different flavor supplier - it is not concentrated enough...

 

[GoodDog]

I don't see any flavorings on Ms Ts website. Are you sure that's where you bought them, can you give me the link?

 

[AzPlumber]

Sorry not much help, haven't heard about any issues with RTS supplies. I do know I have run into a couple of flavors that have a bad aroma but not very many and none that are close to what you have. Maybe someone with experience on Mrs T's flavors will pop in and give some input.

 

[Semiretired]

I have to edit my posts - sorry Ms Ts was my vendor for mixes not the flavors. I bought the flavors at Perfumer's Apprentice - again Sorry I did it from memory and did a typo...

 

[AzPlumber]

aah - TPA coffee not many good reports on this flavoring, I have the clear and kona and didn't like either ended up doing a home extraction for coffee. TPA has some good flavors and I find a lot of them in the 15-20% range.

 

[GoodDog]

Okay, now that makes sense. Personally I have found few TFA flavors that I like and only use those with other flavorings. I use Capella and have for almost 2 years. Their flavorings are true to their names and are easier to get a good mix, especially for new DIYers.

 

[Semiretired]

Thanks, sorry for the original mis post of vendors - when you are semi-retired it means you need to look things up before you type them (lol)...

It also means your wife thinks that you are now her errand boy - had to run up to the store for milk and eggs if I wanted supper (reason for delayed reply)...

But thanks, I will try bumping up my percentage again with the flavors and try capella's once I start getting low...

 

[Jimi D.]

I've had problems with RTS nic in the past.. My nic turned yellowish brown and my flavors did not taste like the should..That was from a bad batch when high school students were making nic in the N.C. lab. As for the latest nic, no problems..

 

[Jimi D.]

I don't see any flavorings on Ms Ts website. Are you sure that's where you bought them, can you give me the link?

A few months ago, She was selling Lorann's..

 

[Cyberpixie]

I've found with perfumers apprentice flavours they're not that concentrated, I have to start at 18-20% whereas f'arts are strong and I use around 5-8% for those. Capellas are very good and easy to use but most I have to use around 18-20% apart from vanilla custard which is incredibly strong. The first time I made it at 20% it just tasted like cheese lol 2% was enough.

 

[mistere372002]

Hmm you mentioned starting out at 2%. Are you diluting you FA flavors?

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[Bostonsnboxers]

I've found with perfumers apprentice flavours they're not that concentrated, I have to start at 18-20% whereas f'arts are strong and I use around 5-8% for those. Capellas are very good and easy to use but most I have to use around 18-20% apart from vanilla custard which is incredibly strong. The first time I made it at 20% it just tasted like cheese lol 2% was enough.

I'd like to see your face if you tried tpa coffee clear, or dark chocolate at those percentages
Also...I find 5-15% plenty for Capellas....especially after steeping for a day or 2.

 

[Semiretired]

Coffee clear is one of the flavors I mixed at 10% and got nothing... I started at 2% - went to 5% and then after 10% that is when I started this thread...

 

[Str8V8ping]

A few months ago, She was selling Lorann's..

WHen was she selling loranns ? I have not seen this and im on her site all the time . SHe has never sold flavors as far as iv ever seen besides sweetener .

 

[Jimi D.]

WHen was she selling loranns ? I have not seen this and im on her site all the time . SHe has never sold flavors as far as iv ever seen besides sweetener .

A few months ago..

 

[Jimi D.]

Coffee clear is one of the flavors I mixed at 10% and got nothing... I started at 2% - went to 5% and then after 10% that is when I started this thread...

Is your nic. dark in color?

 

[Semiretired]

Nope, the nic I am using is still clear. It was bought from RTS a couple of months ago. I keep it stored out of sunlight in a cool, but not refrigerated corner.