Hello, /r/DIY_eJuice!

My name is Matt, and I own and operate VaporTrailsNW.com

I have wanted to share my experience with TFA flavors for a while now, and I think that a list with my rating/percentages could be of use to my fellow DIYers out there.

The percentages are based on using the flavor solo, or as a base for a recipe.

I tried to add only the flavors that I enjoy/work well in a DIY situation. I could make an equally long post about what flavors NOT to buy, but instead, I just left 'em out.

I plan on updating this over time. Mods- if this is not appropriate, feel free to move/delete. With all that said- Let's get started!

• Apple 8/10 - 6% and up. A very cider-like apple. Extremely blend-able, but I found out the hard way that Apple Root Beer doesn't work all too well.

• Banana (ripe) 10/10 1 drop per 10 ml and up! This flavor will give you the banana runt vibe- but it is hard on plastics! We use around 5 drops per 10 ml on blends that we think need a banana blast.

• Banana Cream 10/10 8% and up! If you like creamy banana flavors, get a huge bottle of this stuff- trust me!

• Banana Nut Bread 7/10 - 6% and up. As a stand-alone, not my favorite, but damnit, it mixes like a dream with other savory/nutty flavors!

• Berry Crunch- 8/10 - 7% and up. This flavor is pretty damn good, but we prefer to mix it with berries and milk, because the flavor is a little corn/chip heavy by itself. People love this flavor- check it out!

• Blueberry (wild) 10/10 - 8% and up. This flavor is awesomely sweet, without being offensive in any way.

• Blackberry 6.5/10 3% and up. I debated wether I should add this flavor or not, but I decided to go for it. Many people like this flavor- some people don't! The flavor of Blackberry is strong and distinct- try a small bottle. I have not successfully mixed this flavor with others, as it is so damn strong. Give it a shot- I feel like I just haven't unlocked the potential. I have noticed a couple of name-brand e liquids that use this flavor.

• Caramel Cappucino 8/10 1 drop per 10 ml and up! So, this flavor is VERY potent. Get a small bottle- it is likely all you will ever need. A drop or two of this flavoring adds a great coffe punch. If you get the bottle, and it is too strong for you, leave the cap off for a week or so to let it mellow out.

• Chai Tea- 6.5/10 2% and up! I wanted to include this flavor not because I enjoy it, but because it adds a nice spice to your blends. Think of a clove-like taste, and you have TFA's chai tea. Only drawback is that I have found it gets kind of rowdy at higher temperatures, so it loses a point.

• Citrus Punch 8/10 - 8% and up. Tastes and smells like a knock-off Mt. Dew. For my money, it isn't dead on to the original Dew, but it comes damn close. Very hard to mix with this flavor (my .02)- best used alone!

• Cola Cherry 7.5/10 10% and up! This flavor is reminiscent of a cherry coke- but it is more of a knock-off flavor than the real deal. Still, this makes a nice and sweet cherry vape. The taste on this is distinctive, and I do not think it would mix well with other flavors. By itself- not bad!

• Cranberry 7.5/10 1% and up. This flavor is VERY strong. We use(d) this in Phoenix Down, and people often mistook the flavor for apple when we added the other ingredients to the blend. If you are intrigued, try a small bottle. On a side note, someone told me once that Phoenix Down cracked their Kayfun. I can't confirm this since they didn't contact me when I messaged them back, but be aware that this MAY be hard on/crack plastics.

• Double Chocolate (clear) 8/10 10% and up. While not exactly clear, this is the clearest chocolate I have found- and it tastes pretty good to boot! The flavor reminds me of tootsie rolls. I have blended this with tangerine and mandarin orange to make a nice chocolate covered orange. If you are looking for a good chocolate flavor, just grab this one.

• Energy Drink 6.5/10 10% and up! This flavor reminds us of a generic store-bought energy drink. It isn't bad (especially with menthol), but I have found that the flavor decays as you vape it, so it loses a point. This flavor is blendable, so mess around with it, and I think you might find some use for it's flavor profile!

• Grape Candy 7.5/10 8% and up. Tastes a little bit like a candy-grape flavor, like jolly ranchers. Good to mix with, and a good alternative to Grape Juice (which is also good, but more of a welch's flavor).

• Gummy 7.5/10 1% and up. Start at a low % with this flavor. Adds a nice gummy profile to your blends- try it with fruit flavors!

• Hazelnut 10/10 3 drops per 10 ml, up to 1.5%. A GREAT flavoring that everyone who enjoys a nutty profile will enjoy. Does not necessarily taste like actual filberts- but it is creamy and awesome. Contains acetoin.

• Jamaican Rum 8/10 6% and up (if I remember correctly). I haven't used this in a while, but rest assured- this is a SUPERB booze flavoring. As a warning, this probably shouldn't be vaped while driving- I could see a traffic officer being VERY suspicious of that rum smell that you are drenched in :)

• Peach (juicy) 9/10 8% and up. A nice peach flavor that reminds of of the little peach gummy rings. This peach mixes well, and at 10% is a solid stand-alone flavor.

• Pear 7.5/10 6% and up. Not sure how to describe this pear flavor other than "savory". Not quite as bright and fruity as one might expect, and lends itself well to savory blends. We use this in Teddy Pear (mixed with Apple)!

• Peanut Butter 9/10 5 drops per 10 ml and up. A dead-on peanut flavor that has nice and creamy notes. Not quite as creamy as a true peanut butter, but damn close. Contains acetoin.

• Pistachio 10/10 8% and up. So, this was a pleasant surprise. I expected something nutty, but it really tastes like that glorius green pistachio pudding. I personally love it, and I have a feeling you will, too.

• Plum 7/10 10% and up. I haven't used plum in a LONG time, so I could be off with the %s, but that is what I remember using it at. It may have been up to 15%. Anyhow, this flavor tastes dead-on like Dr. Pepper. There is a slight aftertaste present, so we quit using it- but I could see people getting into it.Try blending it with other flavors to help with the after-taste

• Pomegranate 8.5/10 6% and up. This flavor is distinct, and pretty tasty. I might bust this one back out and create a blend with it- we had some success mixing this flavor with Whipped Cream flavoring. On a side note, I have never dripped this flavor, so I have no idea how it performs under high heat conditions.

• Raisin- ??/10 4% and up? This one is new to me, but it has a lot of potential. There is a rubber-like note that is present in higher levels (same with gummy flavoring), but at lower percentages, it was pretty awesome. Not a bad flavor for the curious DIYer- but very hard to describe the flavor. Check out a small bottle of it.

• RY4 Asian 10/10 8% and up. A wonderful Tobacco vape. This is a honey tobacco flavor that is just pure awesome. If you are looking for a honey tobacco base, use this instead of Black Honey.

• Strawberry 8/10 5% and up. This is a distinctive, candy-like strawberry. This does NOT mix well with savory items, such as cheesecake, waffles, cream, etc. Use this with Watermelon, or other sweet fruits to make a nice candy vape.

• Strawberry (ripe) 11/10 8% and up. The godfather of them all! This is the strawberry to use when DIYing. Expect a fresh and savory strawberry- very true to the real deal. Buy a bottle and thank me later.

• Sweet & Tart 8/10 6% and up. This flavor is pretty spot-on to the candies the blend is named after. Expect a sweet and tangy candy flavor. Vapes well, and mixes well.

• Sweet Cream 10/10 no more than 3%! So, this flavor is awesome. It is easy to take a whiff of it and give it a big 'ol NOPE, but it is very effective at adding a cream flavor to your blends. Try it out. Contains acetoin.

• Vanilla Swirl 8/10 3% and up for mixing. We use this flavor a lot, since it is the only vanilla we have found that does not contain acetoin. While on it's own, it may lack a distinct profile, this is a great flavor to blend with pretty much anything. If you are looking for a light and fluffy "lift", try adding a little Vanilla Swirl.

• Waffle 9/10 7% and up. Very buttery and savory. This flavor is awesome, and everyone likes it. Downside- it contains trace amounts of acetoin (just found that out this morning). Can't seem to stop vaping waffles! Try mixing it with cinnamon blends (danish, horchata, etc), vanilla, and Bavarian cream- instant awesome. Also works well with fruit ('Nana, Strawberry, Blueberry, etc).

• Watermelon 10/10 8% and up. I am sure this is a familiar flavor to most of you. To everyone else- just get it! This is a sweet and juicy watermelon, and it mixes well.

Again, I hope to add more flavors in the coming days. Enjoy!

-Matt

edit: custard notes changed to acetoin.

edit 2: added Pear, Waffle, Cranberry, and Sweet & Tart

edit 3: Changed percentage for peanut butter. Also, whoever came in and down-voted all of the comments really sucks.