Characteristics of the juice tested
- Sponsor having lent material for the review: Solana
- Price of the tested packaging: 19.00 €
- Quantity: 50 ml
- Price per ml: 0.38 €
- Price per liter: 380 €
- Juice category according to the price per ml previously calculated: Entry level, up to 0.60 € / ml
- Nicotine dosage: 0 mg / ml
- Proportion of vegetable glycerin: 50%
Packing
- Presence of a box: No
- Presence of a tamper-evident seal: Yes
- Bottle material: Flexible plastic, usable for filling, if the bottle is fitted with a mouthpiece
- Cork equipment: Nothing
- Tip Feature: Fine
- Name of the juice wholesale on the label: Yes
- Display of PG / VG proportions in bulk on the label: Yes
- Wholesale nicotine dosage display on the label: Yes
Vapelier's note for packaging: 3.77 / 5 
Comments on the packaging
Solana, the French manufacturer returns with a brand new range: Glow. This range is made up of five fresh fruity liquids and one tobacco.
Today, we are going to look at the Fresh Dragon, from this sextet, announced as a fresh dragon fruit, that seemed obvious. We could have taken a tangent and made the association with the animated film or The Legend of the Dragon with Jackie Chan, but let's focus on the fruit:
Dragon fruit, also known by the Spanish name “pitaya” or “pithaya” or “pitahaya”, is the fruit of different species of hemi-epiphytic cacti and more particularly those of the Selenicereus Undatus species. On the stalls, the name “pitaya” is most often used.
The Vietnamese named its fruit “thanh long”, which means “dragon fruit”, because its plant climbs by winding itself on tree trunks, evoking the shape of a dragon, a mythological monster omnipresent in Asian culture. .
Dragon Frais will arrive to you in a 75 ml bottle with 50 ml of liquid. You can therefore nicotine it in 3 or 6 mg/ml with one or two boosters. Its PG/VG rate will be 50/50. Its price will reach 19.00 €, which is reasonable, let's emphasize it.
Legal, security, sanitary, and religious compliance
- Presence of child safety on the cap: Yes
- Presence of clear pictograms on the label: Yes
- Presence of relief marking for the visually impaired on the label: Not compulsory
- 100% of the juice compounds are indicated on the label: Yes
- Presence of alcohol: No
- Presence of distilled water: No
- 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): 5 / 5 
Comments on the security, legal, health and religious aspects
There is nothing to complain about in terms of safety, legal and health compliance. Everything is mentioned seriously.
We could still point out the absence of an indication of the bottle's capacity, it is practical to know the number of boosters that can be diluted, but given the size of the vial, we suspect that the 6mg/ ml may be appropriate.
The manufacturer points out on its site the traceability and quality of its certified ingredients, 5/5.
Appreciation of the packaging
- Do the graphic design of the label and the name of the product agree? Yes
- Global correspondence of the packaging with the product name: Yes
- The packaging effort made is in accordance with the price category: Yes
Vapelier's note regarding packaging with regard to juice category: 5 / 5
Comments on the packaging
We can say that Solana focused on originality for this packaging. There is a retro and slightly comic book look, which maintains a modern aspect in the design and it's pretty cool in my opinion.
An animal version of a dragon or green Pokémon appears full face, on the front of the label, in a galactic whirlwind, or temporal interstice, it depends, on a typical “space” background. The name of the liquid takes pride of place, in very flashy neon mode, a neon that recalls the bars or other dance halls of the 70s, in the “American” way.
Graphics and colors that catch the eye, a very “nice” design, which has the merit of taking us away from the classics. 5/5.
Sensory appreciations
- Is the color and the name of the product in agreement? Yes
- Do the smell and the name of the product agree? Yes
- Definition of odor: Fruity, Sweet
- Definition of taste: Sweet, Fruit
- Are the taste and the name of the product in agreement? Yes
- Did I like this juice? Yes
Vapelier's note on the sensory experience: 5/5
Comments on the taste of the juice
We're not going to lie, dragon fruit or more commonly pitaya, we've been eating a bit of it in every way for some time now. Combined with other flavors, it is the essential aroma of the moment.
Any self-respecting manufacturer generally offers one in one of its ranges, if not all. But if you like it, so much the better, after all, the laws of the market are somewhat made by the consumer. And to hell with preconceptions, there is definitely a clientele for this fruit, just like there is for Brussels sprouts, when you like it!
Dragon Frais, on vape, what does it give?
From the start of inspiration, the coolness appears, it will remain until the end of the expiration, it is a very powerful coolness, but which will not crack your teeth.
Dragon fruit comes in of course, since it's the main ingredient in this recipe. So the aroma has been boosted to compensate for the freshness, and it's heavy, we can say that. Don't go looking for criticism, heavy meaning means intensity in the fruit and only that.
We are here on a pitaya rich in flavors, sweet, with exotic and slightly vanilla notes. A tangy fragrance enhances the whole at the end of the vape, but we can perceive a floral aspect, which adds liveliness to this liquid.
We can therefore conclude that this Dragon Frais is a distinguished dragon fruit, sweet and fresh, with a floral touch. A powerful set therefore, but realistic, let's not shy away from our pleasure!
Tasting recommendations
- Recommended power for optimal taste: 25 W
- Type of vapor obtained at this power: Dense
- Hit type obtained at this power: Medium
- Atomizer used for the review: Aspire Nautilus 3²²
- Value of the resistance of the atomizer in question: 0.30 Ω
- Materials used with the atomizer: Cotton, Mesh
Comments and recommendations for an optimal tasting
Given the intensity of Dragon Frais, I did not feel the need to vape it in DL.
Well I don't care, at 25 w on Aspire Nautilus 3, the tangy notes came to counteract the floral aspect, while keeping the gourmet side. The fee remains contained, but responds to the call.
It will be as you wish, friends of big clouds or more cushy vaping, because this liquid will be suitable for most equipment, even MTL. We said 50/50 PG/VG, right?
Dragon Frais can be enjoyed throughout the day, with or without sun, depending on the region. A sweet white wine and coconut or mango ice cream could suit it, I'm looking forward to it.
Recommended Moments
- Recommended times of the day: Morning, All afternoon during everyone's activities
- Can this juice be recommended as an all-day vape: Yes
Overall average (excluding packaging) of the Vapelier for this juice: 4.59 / 5 
My mood ticket on this juice
We can't blame Solana for giving us a light recipe that's “the way I like it” or tasteless.
The dragon fruit aroma shows you that he is indeed the master of this recipe and that he will not let himself be fooled.
Powerful, sparingly sweet, fresh without being overpowering, its tangy and floral notes complete a mastered exercise.
It should be added that we obtain a very good rendering of flavors at low power (25 W) and it is always good to have in these times. Who says low power means saving liquid and, what's more, at €19.00 per vial, why deprive yourself?
Dragon Frais lands on the fresh fruity planet and wins a Top Vapelier.
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