How do I make flavours "pop"?

submitted over 7 years ago by Gqi

Hey everyone!

I'm working on a personal recipe, it's a black cherry and watermelon flavour. Alot of people have tried it and said it's good they noticed it lacks a little flavour.

I've tried doing both MAX VG and 70/30 blends, I've tried added CAP Super Sweet and even TPA Gummy Candy to give it a more unique flavour but I still don't find the flavour hitting you in the fact like I hoped.

I was wondering if there's anything I could add to make the flavour "juicier". I haven't tried Cactus but I was tempted to mix the recipe up with Cactus tonight. Any other tips?

Comments

7 points

by bigmoneymkrover 7 years ago

Pear Fa

1 points

by DNagsover 7 years ago

Second this. Works better than cactus if you're not trying to change the flavor too much. Keep it low, maybe 0.5%

7 points

by DrawnGunslingerover 7 years ago

If you try the cactus keep it low. It messes with the flavour.

2 points

by bumfightworldchampover 7 years ago

Agreed, even at very low percentages all I can taste is aloe vera. I don't get the hype to be honest but I'm admittedly still pretty green so I could be using it all wrong

3 points

by tehgreatbladeover 7 years ago

It shines with fruity and sweet flavors, I wouldn't use it with creamy/pastry stuff at all.

3 points

by St1llFrankover 7 years ago

I've seen people claim or even reccomend INW Cactus to add wetness or juiciness to dry fruit flavors. Anything I add it to, adds that aloe flavor you mentioned. I know to keep it low and can still taste it.

2 points

by bumfightworldchampover 7 years ago

Yep even at a couple drops per 60ml all I taste is aloe. Maybe we are hyper-sensitive to it. Who knows

1 points

by dresdensrodover 7 years ago

I completely agree about INW Cactus.

4 points

by heatbbxover 7 years ago

Try another watermelon and another black cherry flavor alongside it. Oh and marshmallow :)

2 points

by Gqiover 7 years ago

Well the current blend actually uses Black Cherry and Cherry (both TPA) and I have Watermelon (Clear) + Flavorah Watermelon. I'll try a bit of marshmellow but I don't really want too much of a creamy vibe from this.

3 points

by heatbbxover 7 years ago

Marshmallow is the opposite of creamy, it gives things body and fluffs them out. I would also try dragonfruit if you haven't yet, maybe at around 1% of each.

1 points

by Link540over 7 years ago

What's a good marshmallow and around what percentage would you throw it in for that very reason?

2 points

by nakedzover 7 years ago

Small amounts of creams can give more of an "assist" than adding creaminess. Other things I add to fruit recipes, in small amounts (1% or less), to lend "pop" are INW Cactus, FE Lemon, FA Fuji Apple, Ethyl Maltol, and INW Grapes. Kiwi also works well with Watermelon.

3 points

by CIMARUTAover 7 years ago

well PG is the flavor carrier. so add more PG. when I first started I thought VG was better so I did 80/20 VG/PG and it was horrible. then I did 60/40 and it improved a hundred times in flavor. also look into steeping. I havnt done it yet because I'm impatient and lazy lol but you could give it a try

3 points

by DrawnGunslingerover 7 years ago

Try some Harvest Berry.

2 points

by Roc77over 7 years ago

A drop of citric acid? Higher % of each flavour?

2 points

by Redz0neover 7 years ago

If you have some lemon, try adding a touch of that. Not too much though. Use the ones that don't have that "leafy/rind" like flavour (that could throw your entire profile out of whack.)

2 points

by UniqueFlavorsover 7 years ago

I've found that tpa key lime adds a little pop for me.

2 points

by DarkJester89over 7 years agoThe Clone-y Professor

Break the boundaries of flavor percentages, increase the % of one of the other, depending on how much you want in that department. I'd start with small ml batches, or do a small few 5ml with x%, next one 2% and etc. It's really a matter of testing your flavors at different %'s.

2 points

by Bassmuttover 7 years ago

A little strawberry 1% or so. Some Fuji or some lemon sicily.

2 points

by Jthecticover 7 years ago

You using LA watermelon clear? If so, check this recipe and mix it up. Here perfect example of a juicy watermelon. Cactus at a low % is pretty much the best option imo. Dragonfruit could also help bring out the top fruity notes of the watermelon and cherry. FA pear also helps for adding some juiciness.

1 points

by King4aVapeover 7 years ago

0,5% dragonfruit tpa + 0,25% cactus inw to make the recipe juicier, if you want a candy like effect 0,5% flv candy roll could be a good idea

1 points

by juthincover 7 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Maybe .1% FA Lime Tahity or FA Lemon Sicily. And .25% Xylitol.

2 points

by isuamadogover 7 years ago

Second lime Tahiti and lemon Sicily. But I’m a sucker for lime.

1 points

by Xb741czover 7 years ago

I have a half a percent of cactus and a half percent of pear. Going to add half a percent of cucumber in the next batch. I stay away from the citrus, doesn't agree with my palate.

1 points

by St1llFrankover 7 years ago

I like a little vanilla in my fruit/berry mixes.

1 points

by copywritterover 7 years ago

Maybe changing your setup, we all know that some builds are better for flavor, play with the airflow and be mindful of vaper's tongue.

I have a personal favourite: strawberry, mango; sometimes I add vanilla, vanillin, vbg, vbic, or change brands, add marshmallow or cotton candy, sometimes lemon or citric acid, keep playing with it until you find the one, but my recommendation is, enjoy the ride!

1 points

by Flesym133over 7 years ago

Tfa ripe strawberry at 2 percent or so. Great flavor carrier and unless you run it high, it blends away and just boosts the other flavors. If not that then I would try double watermelon, similar effect but fits your profile better.

1 points

by ReMaxxUTover 7 years agoTobacconist

Which Watermelon and Cherry flavors are you using?

Definitely try a bit of Cactus but keep it low, like 0.2-0.5%. If the Cactus doesn't do the job or degrades the taste, try FA Pear at 0.5%.

I like using FA Aurora for a zest accent, and it may work for you here at 0.2% or slightly more. An alternative would be FA Lime Tahiti (distilled) at a slightly higher percentage.

1 points

by Blitz00over 7 years ago

I usually add a little vanilla swirl around %0.5 or try something sour like lime?

1 points

by juthincover 7 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Try some cooling agents. You might normally consume a fruit pie or cobbler warm, but otherwise most people prefer cold fruit.

0 points

by Plumphoneover 7 years ago

Think about how food does it, for my uninformed opinion. Contrasting flavors is a really good way to add depth and highlight. Maybe a touch of salted caramel for a sweet note? If you’re willing to get crazy, a rich cream, or a ‘joke’ flavor if you have those.

Again, my suggestions should be taken as uninformed, and are background ideas.

2 points

by BanditoMassacreover 7 years ago

What's a joke flavour?

1 points

by Plumphoneover 7 years ago

Hot dog, pizza, cheese, pepper, pickles, anything that you’d think, ‘WTF?’ About. Tiny tiny bits, like, a drop a bottle.

3 points

by leisuretymeover 7 years ago

So you buy those type of flavors? gahhhhhhhck

1 points

by juthincover 7 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Perique Black