At first address, JNF’s Indian Rustica “Queen” smells of decomposing rose petals and the earthy sweetness of the thawing spring. It reminds me of the morning after Valentine’s, before the rising of the sun, where the passion of the night has morphed into a glowing self-satisfaction, nourished by shared gulps of stale, ambient champagne. Upon uptake, this finely ground taupe-coloured snuff fangs the nose with a sour burn that heightens senses and accentuates the essence of rose. Seductive like a vampire, its nicotine delivery cauterises the wound and leaves you searching for more. Sexy like Elivra, “Queen” is a mistress not to be trifled with.
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I just received my Play Card sampler and Queen is the first one I’ve opened. The rose scent is pretty subtle, especially when compared to other rose snuffs out there. I pick up slight menthol, really just enough to help open up the sinuses. I also get a little bit of mustiness on the back end, which to me, makes it distinctly Indian. Not an all-day, everyday snuff but very unique and satisfying.
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