Characteristics of the juice tested
- Sponsor having lent material for the review: VDLV
- Price of the tested packaging: 19.90 €
- Quantity: 50 ml
- Price per ml: 0.40 €
- Price per liter: 400 €
- 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
V'Ice is a brand of the VDLV group, from the South West of France, which has always capitalized on the safety of its products. The V'Ice part deals with fruity and fresh juices, currently eight in number, available in two formats, 10 ml and 50 ml.
For the 50 ml bottles, it will be necessary, before use, to add neutral base or nicotine boosters. The juices are overdosed in aroma, this information being clearly specified on the label of the bottle.
The base of the recipe displays a ratio of PG / VG in 50/50 and will therefore allow the use of the liquid with the majority of existing materials.
The 10 ml format is offered with nicotine levels of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 16 mg/ml, enough to satisfy a wide audience. The liquids in 50 ml are of course free of nicotine.
The addition of a nicotine booster directly in the bottle will be possible and even desirable, we will then obtain 60 ml dosed at 3 mg/ml. It is recommended not to add more than two boosters so as not to distort the product. For those wanting a zero nicotine level, simply add 10 ml of neutral base. The group also provides “fresh boosters” for those wishing to increase the fresh notes of the recipe.
Available at a price of €5,90 for 10 ml vials and €19,90 for those in 50 ml, Inst'Agrume ranks among the entry-level liquids.
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: Yes
- 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
The entire manufacturing process of the liquids offered by the VDLV group is analyzed from A to Z, from the flavors used to the nicotine that VDLV produces itself in Gironde.
It would therefore have been more than surprising for the group to face the impasse on the legal and security compliance in force, wouldn't it?
Of course all these mandatory data are present on the label of the bottle, we also find the origin of the product with also the presence of certain ingredients that can potentially be allergenic in the composition of the recipe.
In addition, the juices offered by the group all have AFNOR certification which anticipates future health requirements, a guarantee of transparency and safety in the various manufacturing processes, congratulations!
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
Frankly, I adore the finishing touches on the bottle label, whether visually or tactilely!
Let me explain, all the different data on the label are perfectly clear and easily readable. In addition, I find the “feel” of the label really pleasant, its contact is reminiscent of that of an “eraser” and is very pleasant!
We find on the label a polar bear typed BD, mascot of the V'Ice range to recall the fresh notes of the juices. Its visual differs according to the liquids, here it is taken in “selfie” to stick to the name of the juice “Inst'Agrume” pun also recalling a famous application of social network (not to name it…).
The care given to the packaging does not stop there, the name of the range as well as the visual of the mascot are slightly raised, the detail that sublimates the decor!
VDLV therefore provides us with a product whose design is very successful!
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: Lemon, Citrus, Sweet
- Definition of taste: Sweet, Lemon, Citrus, Light
- 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
Inst'Argrume is fruity/fresh with flavors of orange, lemon and grapefruit, tangy promises in perspective!
On opening the bottle, the smell of various citrus fruits is palpable, especially that of grapefruit which, at this stage of the discovery of the liquid, seems to be doing well. The flavors of lemon and orange are slightly in withdrawal, subtle sweet notes are felt.
Inst'Agrume has a good aromatic power and a nice balance. Indeed, the three flavors are well perceived during the tasting.
The grapefruit opens the ball and this, from the aspiration. Of the pink grapefruit type, it manifests itself thanks to its particular sweet bitter notes. Its rendering is realistic, slightly sweet and tangy.
Our grapefruit is then followed by the flavors of lemon which are much more acidic, a devastating yellow lemon with very present juicy notes.
Orange closes the ball by bringing softer and fragrant touches with more pronounced sweet notes.
Despite the tangy touches present in the recipe, the liquid remains light because the acidity remains contained, the freshness is well dosed.
Tasting recommendations
- Recommended power for optimal taste: 35 W
- Type of steam obtained at this power: Normal
- Hit type obtained at this power: Light
- Atomizer used for the review: Aspire Huracan
- 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
Inst'Agrume will not necessarily require too much power to be able to fully express itself. Its balanced PG/VG ratio will allow use with most existing equipment, including pods.
A restricted type of draw will be effective especially on the flavors of the orange at the end of the tasting which, with a more airy draw, are much more diffuse.
Recommended Moments
- Recommended times of the day: Morning, Aperitif, All afternoon during everyone's activities, Early evening to relax with a drink, End of the evening with or without herbal tea, The night for insomniacs
- 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
A perfectly staged explosion of citrus fruits, Inst'Agrume gives pride of place to the acidulous part of the fruits and that's a change! Always restrained, both in terms of sugar and acidity, it imposes itself with head and legs to brilliantly refresh the scorching inclinations of the climate!
Balance and uncompromising taste hailed by a well-deserved “Top Vapelier”.
Fans of fruity juices with pep, go for it!
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