Characteristics of the juice tested
- Sponsor having lent material for the review: Flavor Art France (Absotech)
- Price of the tested packaging: 5.50 Euros
- Quantity: 10 Ml
- Price per ml: 0.55 Euros
- Price per liter: 550 Euros
- Juice category according to the price per ml previously calculated: Entry level, up to 0.60 euro per ml
- Nicotine dosage: 4,5 Mg / Ml
- Proportion of Vegetable Glycerin: 40%
Packing
- Presence of a box: No
- Are the materials making up the box recyclable ?:
- Presence of a tamper-evident seal: Yes
- Bottle material: Flexible plastic, usable for filling, if the bottle is fitted with a mouthpiece
- Cap equipment: Nothing
- Tip Feature: Fine
- Name of the juice wholesale on the label: Yes
- Display of PG-VG proportions in bulk on the label: No
- Wholesale nicotine dosage display on the label: Yes
Steamer note for packaging: 3.22 / 5
Comments on the packaging
The last of the Flavor Art for which I have to give you the evaluation, Bourbon comes from the gourmet range (Sweet). Distributed by the company Absotech, it is thanks to it that we were able to get to know the potions from the other side of the Alps.
Packaged in 10 ml bottles of clear plastic and fitted with a fine tip at the end. The PG / VG ratio is set at 50 / 40, the remaining 10% being spent on nicotine, flavors and distilled water.
Nicotine levels are a bit disruptive to our habits since 4,5 and 9 mg / ml are offered, without omitting the nicotine-free reference or the highest one at 18 mg / ml.
These dosages are identifiable by plugs of different colors:
Green for 0 mg / ml
Light blue for 4,5 mg / ml
Blue for 9 mg / ml
Red for 18 mg / ml
The price is 5,50 € the 10 ml, to appear in the category of entry-level.
Legal, security, sanitary, and religious compliance
- Presence of child safety on the cap: Yes
- Presence of clear pictograms on the label: No
- Presence of raised marking for visually impaired persons on the label: Yes
- 100% of the juice compounds are indicated on the label: Yes
- Presence of alcohol: No
- Presence of distilled water: Yes. Please note that the safety of distilled water has not yet been demonstrated
- Presence of essential oils: No
- Compliance HIDE: Do not know
- HALAL compliance: Do not know
- Indication of the name of the laboratory producing the juice: Yes
- Presence of the contacts necessary to reach a consumer service on the label: Yes
- Presence on the label of a batch number: Yes
Vapelier's note regarding the respect of various conformities (except religious): 4.13 / 5
Comments on the security, legal, health and religious aspects
The transalpine productions meet the ISO 8317 standard and from a safety and health point of view we must underline the efforts of the brand, which offers us juices without alcohol and other prohibited substances. A DLUO, a batch number as well as the coordinates of the place of manufacture and those of distribution are part of the endowment.
For the rest, I am less convinced. The mandatory information is there but the text is illegible once in hand. All the information is present but leaves the impression of having been put only to clear it.
The system opening / closing the cap does not satisfy me. I judge it to be inefficient, except for the breakable tongue as security for the first use.
Appreciation of the packaging
- Does the graphic design of the label and the product name agree ?: Yes
- Global correspondence of the packaging with the product name: Bof
- The packaging effort made is in line with the price category: Could do better for the price
Vapelier's note regarding packaging with regard to juice category: 3.33 / 5
Comments on the packaging
Sensation similar to the previous chapter. I have the impression that the subject was dealt with quickly ... just to get rid of it.
For the look, the Flavor Art packaging will not win the prize for attractiveness, but the job is done. Since all incentives to consume are absent, this should satisfy the legislator.
Sensory appreciations
- Color and product name agree ?: Yes
- Do the smell and the name of the product agree ?: Yes
- Definition of smell: Vanilla
- Definition of taste: Sweet, Vanilla, Light
- The taste and the name of the product, do they agree ?: Yes
- Did I like this juice ?: No
- This liquid reminds me: Nothing
Vapelier's note on the sensory experience: 3.75/5
Comments on the taste of the juice
Unfortunately, the opening of this “Bourbon” once again confirms the lack of aromas of Flavor Art potions.
Alas confirmed in the vape, the feeling is really not exciting. It is poor in taste, admittedly a little sweet, but the latter does not go well with the really sluggish vanilla.
Perhaps it would have been better to prefer the Tahitian pod, reputed to be more “punchy” in terms of developed aromas.
And I'm telling you about my impression on the dripper… I didn't even want to take the RBA test.
Just to see, I could have brought out an old Ce5 Aspire, I still have some left in the back of the drawer ... with BVC rezero in 1.8Ω.
By correction towards the people who work for the brand, I prefer to abstain.
The hit and the steam are in accordance with the announced dosages.
Tasting recommendations
- Recommended power for optimal taste: 35 W
- Type of steam obtained at this power: Normal (type T2)
- Type of hit obtained at this power: Light
- Atomizer used for the review: Dripper Zenith
- Value of the resistance of the atomizer in question: 0.6
- Materials used with the atomizer: Kanthal, Cotton
Comments and recommendations for an optimal tasting
Finding of failure and you can imagine contrite. Of course this juice is more suited to a “cushy” vape… but I'll let you find the best settings because for my part I've already moved on…
Recommended Moments
- Recommended times of day: Overnight for insomniacs
- Can this juice be recommended as an All Day Vape: No
Overall average (excluding packaging) of the Vapelier for this juice: 3.7 / 5
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My mood ticket on this juice
Mr. Flavor Art, it will be very difficult to impose on the French market with these recipes.
I note your efforts to: offer us “safe” potions without prohibited substances. The desire to offer e-liquids at “contained” prices.
Your distributor for our country who does not spare his time to promote and better represent your production.
Unfortunately, the juices that I have personally evaluated are not up to the levels or standards of our French production.
I do not judge the quality of your raw materials because it would have required a comparison with a reference which is strongly provided.
Specific to first-time vapers? I must warn you that ours have a sharp palate even if not all have dropped the “cig”.
The problem is that with these recipes under dosed aromas you will not convince many.
Maybe I'm wrong and your “real” specialty is concentrated aromas. But I did not have the opportunity to test them.
I do not doubt your goodwill, even if a few elements allowed me to doubt and to note a job a little too quickly carried out.
However, my opinion does not pretend to be universality and I was told that recipes had won the votes of some of my friends at Vapelier.
So, it is quite natural that I wish you good luck for the future within “our” ecosystem and especially good sales.
Thank you to all those who take the time and the trouble to read me and see you soon for new hazy adventures,
Marquolive
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