Arôme DIY : arômes concentrés pour fabriquer votre e-liquide

The DIY flavouring is the ingredient that gives your e-liquid its personality. Fruity, indulgent, classic, menthol or inspired by your favourite drinks, it allows you to create a recipe that truly matches your tastes. Used as part of DIY (Do It Yourself), the concentrated flavouring is mixed with a base composed of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine, with or without nicotine boosters, in order to obtain a personalised e-liquid.

At Le Vapoteur Discount, we offer you a wide selection of DIY concentrated flavourings from the biggest brands in vaping. Whether you are looking for a fruit, red fruits, mint, classic blond, indulgent or more original flavour, you will find numerous references suited to all vaper profiles.

Making your own e-liquid offers great freedom. You choose the dosage of your flavouring, the nicotine level, the PG/VG ratio of your base and the final volume of your preparation. This personalisation makes DIY a solution appreciated today by both beginners and experienced vapers.

A concentrated flavouring is a flavour concentrate specially designed for making a DIY e-liquid intended for use in an electronic cigarette.

Unlike a ready-to-vape e-liquid, a DIY concentrate contains neither a ready-to-use PG/VG base nor nicotine. It is exclusively intended to be diluted in a base before use.

Its role is simple: to provide the taste of your future e-liquid.

Depending on the recipe, a concentrate can reproduce a unique flavour, such as strawberry, lemon, mango, melon, vanilla, blackcurrant or kiwi, but also much more complex blends mixing several fruits, fresh notes, indulgent notes or notes inspired by classic blond.

Flavourists today develop hundreds of recipes in order to offer an ever richer aromatic palette. This diversity allows you both to rediscover a favourite flavour and to imagine a completely original creation.

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A DIY flavouring should never be used on its own in an electronic cigarette.

Its concentration is far too high to be vaped directly. It must absolutely be diluted in a PG/VG base in accordance with the dosage recommended by its manufacturer.

Depending on the recipe, this dosage generally varies between 5% and 20% of the total volume of your preparation.

Once diluted in the base and correctly steeped, the flavouring gradually reveals all its flavours.

The main advantage of DIY is being able to create an e-liquid that suits you.

Unlike ready-to-use e-liquids, concentrated flavourings allow you to fully personalise your preparation.

You choose:

• your flavouring(s) ;
• the PG/VG ratio of your base ;
• the nicotine level via boosters ;
• the volume of your preparation ;
• the aromatic intensity according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

You can also adjust your recipes over time in order to achieve a result ever closer to your preferences.

This freedom explains why DIY continues to appeal to many vapers.

With hundreds of references available, it is not always easy to select your first DIY concentrate.

The simplest approach is to start with the flavours you already enjoy in your everyday life or in your usual e-liquids.

To make your search easier, concentrated flavourings are generally classified into major families.

Fruity flavourings

Fruity flavours are among the most popular in the DIY world.

You will notably find concentrates based on:

• strawberry ;
• raspberry ;
• blackcurrant ;
• lemon ;
• kiwi ;
• melon ;
• mango ;
• peach ;
• apple ;
• grape ;
• exotic fruits.

These flavourings can be used on their own or combined with other recipes to create more complex blends.

Red fruits

Red fruits remain a safe bet.

They offer recipes that are often well-balanced between sweetness, acidity and freshness.

Combinations of raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry or wild berries allow you to create e-liquids particularly appreciated by fans of fruity flavours.

Menthol flavourings

Mint concentrates provide a cooling sensation that varies in intensity depending on the recipe.

They can be vaped on their own or used to freshen up a fruity blend, an indulgent recipe or even certain classics.

Classic flavourings

Classic flavourings are primarily aimed at former smokers looking for tobacco-inspired flavours.

You will notably find recipes evoking classic blond, as well as more complex blends incorporating notes of caramel, vanilla, nuts or coffee.

Indulgent flavourings

Dessert lovers will appreciate the many indulgent recipes available.

Vanilla, biscuit, cream, caramel, cereals, pastries or hot drinks make up this particularly rich family.

These concentrates often require a slightly longer steeping time in order to fully develop their flavours.

Original flavours

DIY also leaves room for creativity.

You will find recipes inspired by cocktails, cold drinks, sweets or even original combinations mixing dragon fruit, mango, lime or red fruits.

These creations allow you to discover different aromatic profiles and vary your pleasures on a daily basis.

The concentrated flavouring market today has many specialist manufacturers.

Each brand has its own aromatic style, its signature recipes and its recommended dosage.

At Le Vapoteur Discount, you will find a wide selection of French and international references to satisfy all vaper profiles.

Some brands are renowned for their fruity recipes, others for their classic flavours, their indulgent creations or their particularly complex blends.

Whatever your choice, it is always recommended to follow the dosage indicated by the manufacturer in order to achieve the best aromatic balance.

Using a DIY concentrated flavouring is straightforward, but a few rules allow you to achieve a result faithful to the recipe imagined by its manufacturer. Unlike a ready-to-vape e-liquid, a concentrate must always be mixed with a base composed of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG), with or without nicotine boosters.

Preparing a DIY e-liquid takes place in a few steps:

1. Choose a base suited to the desired PG/VG ratio.
2. Add the nicotine boosters if necessary.
3. Add the concentrated flavouring in accordance with the recommended dosage.
4. Shake the bottle to homogenise the blend.
5. Leave the preparation to rest for the recommended steeping time.

Even if this method is accessible to everyone, following the manufacturer's instructions remains essential to fully enjoy the flavours of your concentrate.

Dosage is one of the most important elements when making an e-liquid.

Contrary to popular belief, adding more flavouring does not necessarily make a recipe better. An overdose can, on the contrary, unbalance the blend, mask certain aromatic notes or make the vape sickly.

Each manufacturer recommends a specific dilution percentage. This depends in particular on:

• the concentration of the flavouring ;
• the recipe developed ;
• the PG/VG ratio used ;
• sometimes even the vaping temperature.

As a guide, the most common dosages are as follows:

These values remain indicative. The best reference is always the product sheet of your DIY flavouring.

Dosage example

To better visualise the quantities to incorporate, here are a few examples.

If in doubt, it is best to start with the minimum recommended dosage. You can then slightly adjust your next preparations according to your preferences.

When first discovering DIY, the temptation is often to want to mix several concentrated flavourings from the very first preparation.

However, it is advisable to start simply.

A successful recipe is often based on a few easy steps to follow.

1. Choose a single flavouring

For your first attempt, opt for a single concentrate.

You will thus discover its aromatic profile without being influenced by other flavours.

2. Prepare a small volume

There is no need to immediately make a litre of e-liquid.

A preparation of 30 ml or 50 ml allows you to test your recipe without wasting ingredients.

3. Respect the dosage

Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Each concentrate has its own aromatic intensity.

4. Wait during steeping

Even if curiosity is strong, let your preparation rest for the recommended time.

The flavourings will gradually develop until they reach their balance.

5. Note down your recipe

Keep a note of a few details:

• the name of the flavouring ;
• the dosage used ;
• the PG/VG ratio ;
• the nicotine level ;
• the steeping duration.

These notes will allow you to easily improve your next recipes.

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DIY offers the possibility of creating entirely personalised recipes.

Manufacturers already develop many complex concentrates, but nothing stops you from imagining your own combinations.

The secret lies in maintaining a good balance between flavours.

When starting out, it is advisable to use a maximum of two flavourings in order to clearly identify the role of each one in the recipe.

As you progress with your preparations, you will be able to create more elaborate blends.

Some flavours naturally go well together.

Here are a few ideas to find new inspiration.

These combinations make excellent starting points, but DIY leaves plenty of room for experimentation.

Even though making an e-liquid is relatively simple, certain mistakes can alter the final result.

Here are the ones encountered most often.

Vaping a pure concentrate

A concentrated flavouring must never be used on its own.

It must absolutely be diluted in a PG/VG base.

Adding too much flavouring

More flavouring does not mean more taste.

Excessive dosage can unbalance the recipe and overwhelm the palate.

Not respecting the steeping time

Steeping allows the flavourings to develop.

Testing your e-liquid immediately after mixing does not generally reflect its final result.

Changing several parameters at the same time

Changing the dosage, the PG/VG ratio and the nicotine level all at the same time makes it difficult to identify improvements.

It is preferable to modify only one element at a time.

Forgetting to label your bottles

When several recipes are steeping at the same time, a simple oversight can quickly lead to confusion.

Always indicate:

• the name of the recipe ;
• the preparation date ;
• the dosage used ;
• the nicotine level.

Because every vaper has their own preferences, Le Vapoteur Discount selects DIY flavourings covering all the major aromatic families.

You will notably find:

• fruity flavourings ;
• red fruits ;
• mint recipes ;
• classic and classic blond flavours ;
• indulgent flavourings ;
• drinks ;
• sweets ;
• desserts ;
• exotic recipes based on mango, dragon fruit, melon, lemon, blackcurrant, raspberry, kiwi or peach.

This diversity allows you both to reproduce your favourite e-liquid and to create a completely new recipe.

Once your concentrated flavouring has been mixed with your DIY base, one final step remains essential: steeping, also known as steep.

This period allows the various components to blend together and for the flavours to gradually reveal their full potential. Depending on the recipe, an e-liquid can evolve significantly after just a few days.

The steeping duration depends mainly on the aromatic family used.

These timeframes remain general recommendations. Some manufacturers indicate a specific steeping time directly on the product sheet of their DIY flavouring.

During this period, it is advisable to store your preparation:

• at room temperature ;
• away from light ;
• in a dry place ;
• by shaking the bottle every one to two days.

A properly respected steep allows you to obtain a more balanced result that is more faithful to the aromatic profile imagined by the manufacturer.

Like all products intended for DIY, concentrated flavourings must be stored in good conditions in order to preserve their aromatic qualities.

To optimise their preservation, it is recommended to:

• keep the bottle tightly closed after each use ;
• avoid large temperature fluctuations ;
• protect concentrates from direct light ;
• keep them out of reach of children.

When correctly stored, DIY flavourings generally retain their properties for several months. Also remember to check the BBD (Best Before Date) indicated on each bottle.

Making your e-liquid requires very little equipment, but certain accessories greatly facilitate preparations.

Depending on your habits, you can use:

• graduated bottles ;
• pipettes ;
• dosing syringes ;
• beakers ;
• funnels ;
• labels to identify your recipes ;
• carry bottles.

These accessories allow for precise dosing, making several recipes simultaneously and easily storing your preparations.

They quickly become indispensable when you regularly prepare DIY e-liquids.

Choosing a DIY flavouring is not just about the flavour. The quality of the raw materials, the consistency of recipes and the diversity of references play an essential role in the final result.

At Le Vapoteur Discount, we have selected a wide choice of concentrated flavourings to meet the needs of all vaper profiles.

You will notably find:

• fruity flavourings ;
• red fruits recipes ;
• mint concentrates ;
• classic blond flavours ;
• indulgent recipes ;
• drinks ;
• desserts ;
• exotic flavours.

Our catalogue also brings together many renowned French and international brands in the DIY world.

You will also find everything you need to make your preparations:

• DIY bases ;
• nicotine boosters ;
• additives ;
• bottles ;
• preparation accessories.

You can thus gather all the components of your future recipe in a single order.

DIY flavourings offer an infinite number of possibilities to personalise your vaping experience. Whether you enjoy fruity recipes, red fruits, mint, classic, indulgent flavours or more original blends, you will find a wide choice of concentrates suited to all your desires at Le Vapoteur Discount.

Combined with a DIY base, nicotine boosters if needed and the appropriate accessories, they allow you to create a tailor-made e-liquid, faithful to your preferences. Explore our selection of concentrated flavourings, try out new recipes and let your creativity run free to design e-liquids that suit you.