American Tobacco-Flavored E-Liquid — Black Note Review

 　　For those transitioning from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes, there are two things to adapt to: the usage habits of e-cigarettes compared to cigarettes, and the different taste of e-liquids versus traditional cigarettes. Once you adapt to these two aspects, even if you cannot completely quit smoking in the short term, significantly reducing your smoking amount is entirely possible. However, if you choose an unsuitable device or a flavor of e-liquid that you dislike or cannot tolerate, you might give up in less than three days. Based on years of recommending to friends, small portable devices paired with tobacco-flavored e-liquids are the most successful choice.

  　　Today, I bring you the well-known Black Note e-liquid, which is entirely focused on tobacco flavors, imported from the USA, and is the best companion for those looking to quit smoking!   　　【Brand Introduction】   　　The Black Note e-liquid brand is a breath of fresh air in the industry, offering very few flavors. Their official website lists only ten flavors, which is astonishing compared to VaporFi, which boasts hundreds or even thousands of flavors. In terms of flavor types, they focus solely on tobacco flavors. Their slogan reflects this dedication: Tobacco has never tasted so good!   　　However, despite the limited flavors, they have established an excellent reputation in the industry. With just a few products, they have captivated many vaping enthusiasts, being hailed as a god-like presence on sites like Vaping360 and ECF. They are one of the few brands that can outperform high-end American e-liquids like Halo and VaporFi. In a magazine's annual best e-liquid recommendation translated by equa two years ago, the only downside noted was: "Expensive."   　　The reason for such popularity, aside from the excellent taste of Black Note e-liquids that allows smokers to accept them quickly, is that Black Note claims its e-liquids are made entirely from natural tobacco extracts, containing no synthetic chemicals, making the transition to healthier smoking even healthier!   　　【E-Liquid Packaging】   　　Today, I will introduce two flavors from Black Note e-liquids: Forte and Sonata. If you look at the transliteration, it might be easier to remember: Forte (福瑞迪) and Sonata (索纳塔). Choosing these two flavors that happen to share names with car models will make it easier for domestic vaping enthusiasts to remember. The prices of these two e-liquids have recently dropped significantly, but the current price on the official website is still $23, which is about 145 RMB per bottle, still relatively high.   　　The e-liquids arrive in a cylindrical eco-friendly paper tube, with the outer printed paper resembling aged kraft paper, and the edges cut irregularly, giving it a retro feel. The paper tube is made of thick paper, and the printing is exquisite, making it feel high-end when held.   　　The sides and top of the tube feature the Black Note logo, with an eighth note placed on a staff, positioned to sing Fa in the key of C, which is quite fitting for the actual needs in China—interesting!   　　The tube is designed to be pulled up to extract the inner bottle, which is quite unique. Once extracted, you can see that the inner bottle is a glass dropper bottle.   　　The bottle cap is sealed with a one-time plastic wrap to ensure that the product received by the user is unopened.   　　The label on the glass bottle matches the style of the outer packaging, with consistent content. The front also features the black eighth note logo, indicating the Black Note brand, while the circular stamp beside it prints: Natural tobacco extract e-liquid, carefully crafted, etc.   　　On the left, another colored label covers the main label, indicating the e-liquid flavor name, tobacco type, and a handwritten flavor description.   　　On the right side, it specifies the nicotine content, number, PV ratio, capacity, and other parameters, with a printing style and font that feels very formal, like a pharmaceutical product.   　　The bottom of the e-liquid bottle is silk-screened with the production date, highlighting the quality of a big brand. Here, I must again criticize many e-liquids that do not have a production date for their lack of rigor. From the bottom, you can also see that the e-liquid is a light yellow color, the natural color of tobacco extract, without any additional coloring.   　　The bottle cap uses a pressure-lock design, requiring a bit of force to press down and twist to open, preventing accidental access by children.   　　The cap comes with a glass dropper, making it convenient for users to add e-liquid.   　　【Testing Method and Equipment】   　　Device 1: SMOK V-FIN   　　Atomizer 1: Veil 3.0, DIY 1.0 x 3.0 x 6, dual coil, resistance 0.21Ω, working power 70W   　　Atomizer 2: Chess, DIY 0.32 x 2.5 x 7, single coil, resistance 1.21Ω, working power 18W   　　Device 2: SMOK FIT pod   　　Since this e-liquid has a PG/VG ratio of 50/50, and the tobacco flavor is more suitable for quitting smoking, I added the pod option this time.   　　Why use two power and resistance combinations for tasting?   　　Experienced vapers know that even the same e-liquid can taste different under different power and resistance combinations and different types of atomizers. Sometimes, it can even lead to completely different vaping experiences. Due to differences in formulation, PG/VG ratio, nicotine concentration, and other factors, different e-liquids perform best in different environments. If you uniformly use the same resistance and power to taste various e-liquids, you might miss the characteristics and highlights of the e-liquid itself, or even drown out the flavor of good e-liquids. Therefore, equa insists on using at least two sets of parameters and two types of atomizers to taste e-liquids to avoid errors that could lead to inaccurate evaluations.   　　Tasting e-liquids is subjective; everyone’s experience may vary. To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings caused by overly artistic rhetoric, I will try to express the most direct tasting experience in the simplest language. If you have different opinions, feel free to leave comments for discussion.   　　【Forte Tasting Experience】   　　Brand: Black Note (Imported from the USA)   　　Flavor: Tobacco (Virginia)   　　VG/PG Ratio: 50 / 50   　　Nicotine: 0mg   　　Capacity: 30ml   　　Since no artificial additives were made, the e-liquid color is the natural color of tobacco extract, a very light yellow. When opened, there is almost no special smell, just a faint scent of VG.   　　Chess (low power high resistance RTA): Perhaps due to equa's strong nicotine craving, the sensation during inhalation is quite mild, with no distinct flavor in the lungs. However, when exhaling through the nose, a very fragrant tobacco aroma can be felt. After taking several puffs and resting, the faint tobacco scent with a touch of nature lingers in the nasal cavity, which is very enjoyable.   　　Veil (high power low resistance RDA): Under high power, the mild tobacco aroma that was subdued in Chess is enhanced here. The smoke inhaled through the lungs has a very pleasant tobacco fragrance, rather than the burnt smell of tobacco, making the room's ambiance quite nice after taking deep puffs.   　　Pod (purely for quitting smoking): In the extremely low power environment of the pod, the performance during inhalation is average, with the aroma not being significantly released, making it relatively ordinary.   　　This e-liquid's flavor becomes more pronounced with increased power, but the consumption of e-liquid will also be higher. It is recommended to use an RTA like Chess to achieve a relatively suitable balance between flavor and usage.  #p#分页标题#e# 　　【Sonata Tasting Experience】   　　Brand: Black Note (Imported from the USA)   　　Flavor: Tobacco (Cavendish)   　　VG/PG Ratio: 50 / 50   　　Nicotine: 0mg   　　Capacity: 30ml   　　Like the previous Forte, this Sonata also has no artificial additives, thus presenting a very light yellow color of tobacco extract, slightly darker than Forte. When opened, there is also almost no special smell, just a faint scent of VG.   　　Chess (low power high resistance RTA): The flavor upon entry is very mild, with almost no taste. However, it brings a very refreshing throat hit, which is notably different from the irritating throat hit caused by stimulating e-liquids. Instead, it is a gradual sensation that tickles the throat, very similar to the feeling of smoking a milder cigarette, which is quite helpful for quitting smoking.   　　Veil (high power low resistance RDA): At high power, this e-liquid becomes relatively bland, with the main flavor being the slight sweetness of VG. The exhalation's tail end can feel a faint tobacco aroma, but the overall impression is not deep. Given the high price of this e-liquid, it may not be suitable for this type of vaping.   　　Pod (purely for quitting smoking): It provides a warm throat hit, and the vapor production is decent, resembling the experience of smoking a milder premium cigarette, with a slightly sweet taste.   　　This e-liquid performs best when using an RTA like Chess at low power, where the throat hit is particularly memorable.   　　【Conclusion】   　　Overall, both of these e-liquids are very well-crafted, representing a typical high-end American e-liquid flavor profile—light yet elegant, and not tiresome even after prolonged use. In terms of tobacco authenticity, they focus on expressing the original aroma of tobacco rather than merely replicating the smoking experience. Considering Black Note's hefty price tag, it is recommended to use an RTA like Chess at low power to reduce unnecessary e-liquid consumption while allowing for a slow and detailed experience of the lingering tobacco aroma. For beginners, it may not be as intense as traditional cigarettes, but for seasoned vapers, it is a premium staple that you won't tire of even after a month of continuous use.   　　All images and text in this article are original creations by the author equa.             If you like Black Note e-liquids, you can click the article below to read:                      　　BLACK NOTE E-LIQUID REVIEW