TFA Papaya

submitted over 8 years ago by vape_account

Setup: Derringer RDA, Single 7 wrap 26g 3mm Kanthal Clapton @ 1.08 ohms. 42w power, Koh Gen Doh cotton wick.

Testing: TFA Papaya @ 1% 70/30 VG/PG, Steeped 0 days.

Flavor Description: Wow, interesting top notes that almost come off as fermented, yeasty peach. Flavor rounds out to a more typical guava/papaya flavor. Pretty much spot on papaya. It reminds me of a tropical starburst sort of flavor/mouthfeel with a twist of ripe as fuck peach thrown in.

Off-flavors: Typical papaya funk at the end, but if you enjoy papaya you'll enjoy this.

Throat Hit: 1/10

Uses & Pairings: Thinking this could stand up to some boozy or minty pairings. Might play well with Kiwi or Cactus. Maybe a papaya lemonade would work.

Notes:

I'm afraid to push this over 1% as it is a very strong flavor. I could see this being a polarizing flavor with some finding the weird peach notes a turn off. Call me weird, but I kind of enjoy it. As previously mentioned, it does have that papaya musk finish.

Second Opinions: Echoing the musky finish

The reason I actually picked it up was to make this fairly well reviewed Monster Melons clone.

DIY_eJuice Flavor Reviews

Comments

5 points

by ID10-Tover 8 years agoWinner of the 2nd DIYorDIE World Mixing Championship

Very strong flavor. Not bad, just very strong, easily overpowering other flavors even at a what looks like a low %. FA Papaya tastes a little better to me and definitely plays nicer with others.

I dare you to spill it on something you can't just throw away, like carpet or furniture.

8 points

by abdadaover 8 years agoShady's back, tell a friend

TFA Papaya has a fuck ton of butyric acid in it. a LOT.

It also contains Acetaldehyde which is the aroma of ripened fruit (or overripened fruit).

Combine the two and spill them and woof. Game over carpet.

1 points

by RealBucksterover 8 years ago

Will the carpet stain or what?

1 points

by EdibleMalfunctionover 8 years agoThat Sugar Cookie Guy

It will carry the stench of Papaya for days and daaaays

1 points

by ZombieHoratioAlgerover 8 years ago

I haven't tried this specific flavor, but in my experience the fruity part evaporates off first and you're left with the barfy butyric smell that lingers for days.

2 points

by BlazeDemBeatzover 8 years agoMentholatier

It would make a good air freshener lol. It doesn't smell bad tbh. Just strong as you've said. Monster melons clone calls for 5% 😶

1 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

Yeah...not sure I am going to follow that 5% as I have a feeling my dripper would become a papaya only dripper after the first session.

I'm thinking 2.0% is plenty.

2 points

by BlazeDemBeatzover 8 years agoMentholatier

Lol I have had a bottle mixed that followed the 5/5/5 recipe. It's been sitting in the cupboard for a few months now. I've never touched it. Ur prob right @ around 2%

2 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

Hahaha, yeah definitely going to be careful as fuck with this flavoring.

Will look into FA's version as I actually enjoy papaya as a single flavor.

1 points

by Synysterjesterxover 8 years agoOne of "The Damned"

It ended up in my nose once...

1 points

by ID10-Tover 8 years agoWinner of the 2nd DIYorDIE World Mixing Championship

Aaaaaahhhhhh! Did you have to get a new nose?

2 points

by Synysterjesterxover 8 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Rofl no. Once the agonizing burning pain left my face the scent was gone.

3 points

by QuackerSnackover 8 years ago

I agree that Papaya is a powerful one. I have had really good luck pairing it with honeydew and/or pineapple in the past. Depending on the application: a 2/1/1 ratio of honeydew/papaya/pineapple makes for a great tropical base to expand upon.

1 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

Interesting...will definitely give this a go. Any recommendations on Pineapple? I currently have INW but am looking at Golden Pineapple for next order.

2 points

by QuackerSnackover 8 years ago

I don't get any of the foul properties that some experience so I've never progressed beyond TFA pineapple (although I should). I know there's probably better out there but I've only used it in mixes at low %s as a compliment and it's worked for my purposes. After some visits to the flavor reviews: I too need to try out INW golden pineapple and hangsen's as well.

An example of my use for it:

TFA Honeydew @ 3%
TFA Pineapple @ 1%
TFA Papaya @ 1%
TFA Watermelon @ 1.5%

The recipe above is not for those timid of honeydew (I LOVE me some honeydew). It is definitely more on the artificial side of tastes, but it was good to my (then) recovering tastebuds and haven't tried it in awhile....I should make some more to see where it stands a year and a half later. Also, It doesn't follow the 2/1/1 ratio strictly but gives a general starting range

1 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

If it ain't broke why fix it (with regards to not trying other pineapples)? I like INW Pineapple, but it can be a bit much at times (i.e. dry). Golden Pineapple should be a worthwhile pick up from what I've read.

I might drop the honeydew down a bit as I could see that mix being a bit too strong for my liking. Thanks again for the recipe!

1 points

by mlNikonover 8 years ago

I have recently been digging the hell out of this flavor. Check my recipe: In a Godda Da Vida

1 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

Name alone earns points...will definitely give it a go and let you know!

1 points

by mlNikonover 8 years ago

Sounds good!

1 points

by MedicatedDeveloperover 8 years agoMixologist

I must be one of the few that really enjoy the musky rind flavor that TFA Papya, TFA Key Lime (in minuscule amounts), and TFA Jackfruit have. I find myself adding them to tons of mixes to get that earthy/musky flavor. A few of our juices have these 3 flavors in them and they are extremely polarizing. Some people detect the muskiness as a metallic/tin or BO type taste unfortunately.

I had good luck pairing TFA Papya with FW Tangerine, FW Ruby Red Grapefruit, TFA Lychee (zomg, so good as an enhancer with this!), and Cap Sweet Mango.

FWIW despite having tons of butyric acid in it I do not have the same issues I have with other BA heavy flavors.

2 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

I really enjoyed it, but wanted to express clearly that it does contain that muskiness in case someone else doesn't enjoy that type of flavor.

I was actually eyeing the FW Ruby Red Grapefuit...will definitely be picking it up soon.

Thanks for the rec!

1 points

by MedicatedDeveloperover 8 years agoMixologist

This is my favorite recipe using Jackfruit and FW Ruby Red. This is one of my ADVs.

2 points

by vape_accountover 8 years ago

That shit sounds delicious as all get out. THANKS!!

1 points

by QuackerSnackover 8 years ago

That sounds like a fun combination to play with: Sweet Mango and Papaya. I really enjoy that mango paired with sweet guava (and a touch of dragonfruit) so papaya seems like it would also be a natural fit

1 points

by thedirtyprojectorover 8 years agoMixologist

It just leaves a poo aftertaste for me, man. I prefer to use FA.