Concentrates and DIY Flavors: How to Scent Your Homemade E-liquid?
Introduction: Why make your own DIY e-liquid?
DIY (Do It Yourself) e-liquid is the practice of creating your own e-liquid by mixing a base, a concentrated flavor, and optionally a nicotine booster. It's the ideal solution for vapers who want to customize their flavors and significantly reduce their vaping budget.
- ✅ Cost divided by 3 to 5 compared to ready-to-use e-liquids
- ✅ Infinite flavors: combine aromas as you wish
- ✅ Total control over nicotine level and PG/VG ratio
- ✅ Accessible to all: no need to be a chemist!
The 3 ingredients of a DIY e-liquid
1. The PG/VG base
The base is the neutral liquid that serves as a support for your e-liquid. It is composed of Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerin (VG) in varying proportions:
- 50PG/50VG: balance between throat hit and vapor production. Compatible with all equipment.
- 30PG/70VG: more vapor, softer hit. Ideal for mods and sub-ohm.
Our DIY Base 50PG/50VG 500ml Tribal Base is an excellent starting point, available in our DIY bases collection.
2. The concentrated flavor
The concentrated flavor is the ingredient that gives your e-liquid its taste. It is used at a precise dosage (generally 10 to 20% of the total volume) in your base. At TornaPuff, we offer a wide selection of DIY concentrated flavors from the best brands.
3. The nicotine booster
If you wish to add nicotine to your DIY e-liquid, use a 20mg nicotine booster. Use our DIY calculator to determine the exact quantity according to the desired level.
Our favorite concentrated flavors
Kyandi Shop — candy and gourmet flavors
The Kyandi Shop brand specializes in candy and gourmet flavors, highly appreciated by French vapers:
- Super Skitty — colorful fruity candies, sparkling and addictive
- Super Lemon — intense tart lemon, very refreshing
- Super Gum Gum — fruity chewing gum, nostalgic and gourmet
- Super Orange — sweet and juicy orange, natural and balanced
- Super Mallow — melting marshmallow, soft and comforting
- Super Papa — sweet cotton candy, a gourmet classic
- Super Lequin — sweet and original licorice
- Super Troumpf — multicolored fruity candy, sparkling
Vampire Vape — signature British flavors
- Heisenberg — the legendary flavor: red berries, mint and anise. A DIY essential.
A&L — premium French flavors
- Oni Sweet Edition Ultimate — a complex and premium profile, for demanding vapers.
Kyandi Shop — pink candy flavors
- Pink Pik — fruity pink candy, sweet and addictive.
How to dose a concentrated flavor?
Dosing is the key to a good DIY e-liquid. Here are the general rules:
| Flavor type | Recommended dosage | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fruity flavors | 10 to 15% | Start at 10%, adjust to taste |
| Gourmet flavors | 12 to 18% | Sweet flavors can handle a higher dosage |
| Menthol flavors | 5 to 10% | Beware: mint is very concentrated |
| Tobacco flavors | 8 to 15% | Steep for 1 to 2 weeks for best results |
Tip: Use our DIY calculator to precisely calculate the volumes of each ingredient according to your bottle.
Simple DIY recipe for beginners
Here is a simple recipe to create a 50ml fruity e-liquid at 3mg of nicotine:
- Pour 43ml of 50PG/50VG base into a 60ml bottle
- Add 7ml of concentrated flavor (14% — e.g., Super Skitty Kyandi Shop)
- Add 1 nicotine booster 10ml at 20mg to obtain approximately 3mg/ml
- Close, shake vigorously for 2 minutes
- Let steep for 24h to 48h (maturation) for optimal taste
- Vape!
DIY vs ready-to-use e-liquid: the comparison
| Criterion | DIY e-liquid | Ready-to-use e-liquid |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per ml | 0.10 to 0.20€/ml | 0.15 to 0.40€/ml |
| Customization | Total | Limited |
| Ease | Requires some practice | Ready to use |
| Preparation time | 5 to 10 minutes | Zero |
| Ideal for | Regular vapers | Beginners, mobility |
FAQ — Flavors and DIY e-liquid
Can any food flavor be used to make an e-liquid?
No! Only use flavors specifically designed for vaping. Food flavors contain ingredients (oils, sugars) that can damage your equipment and be harmful when inhaled.
Should DIY e-liquid be steeped?
Yes, steeping for 24 hours to 1 week generally improves the taste. Tobacco flavors benefit from longer steeping (1 to 2 weeks).
Where can I find all the DIY ingredients at TornaPuff?
Find our complete selection in our DIY e-liquid collection: bases, concentrated flavors, nicotine boosters, and accessories.
Is DIY legal in France?
Yes, DIY e-liquid is perfectly legal in France for personal use. The ingredients sold at TornaPuff comply with European TPD standards.
