I still wouldn’t say that I like it, although I do feel that I will continue to occasional test it out and see how it goes and I’m glad at least of that. It may be that over time I will be able to discern what it really is all about. I don’t think my nose is accustomed to it enough as yet but as my sense developes I may get there. I did wake this morning with a bit of a headache (which still hasn’t cleared several hours later ) and nicotine craving but I did go pretty heavy at snuffing yesterday so maybe thats what caused it although I haven’t had this happen before. Maybe all night with a nose full of musk could be responsible although I could no longer detect any snuff scent by morning? Maybe that’s what my body was warning me of? or maybe it’s just a change in the weather which went from great sun to storm rain overnight. To many variables but I can still rely on my toast blend anytime.
@Xander for me it’s this cherry/cinnamon scent I get in it, just doesn’t agree with me. I do like Seville though, in great moderation.
Finally tried Morlaix and I am puzzled… this is one of the few snuffs that WoS does not provide flavoring detail for - they refer to it as a secret recipe. Whatever it is, its hard to put a finger on… I don’t get old ladys house from it, but it is perfumed quite a bit. Very floral / cherry flavors, very complex. Its not a love it snuff, not a hate it snuff - Ill give it a few more tries and see if I can break it down.
I enjoy Morlaix, but only sparingly. I have most of the F&Ts in my collection and I enjoy all of them, but not to excess. Like many have noted, the strong floral scents can get overwhelming if you take too much. Also, I have found that if I use more than one or two F&Ts, they end up blending in my nose into a rather generalized floral scent, masking the individual taste of each type. That said, I enjoy Old Paris especially because it is so different than the other F and Ts. If you give Morlaix some time, and go back to it now and again, I bet you’ll find it is actually quite nice. Although very different from SP types, and coarse, unscented varieties like SGs Scotch Black, and Black Rappee, all of which I enjoy, the counterbalance of ultra floral snuffs like Morlaix, can be enjoyed. Variety is the snuff of life.
I have come to realise that I can have quite a kneejerk reaction to some snuffs for example the latest to get me fired up is SG Gin & Tonic but already I tried it again today and it does not deserve the vitriol I poured upon it and I’m going to delete that. This seems to be a failing of mine rather than the snuff. I should never judge a snuff on first impression but I do seem to be onto something. Morlaix I still feel a bit as though it’s like some-one rubbing polystyrene together to make it squeek but I can still use it and will, but I don’t at this stage see it as being a huge turnaround snuff for me. Same with some other snuffs, while on the other hand, No.22 Toast I also hated on first try. It was my first toast. Now it’s my main snuff? There is also the added confusion of senses changing and snuff itself changing over it’s life as it ages and dries or the amonia lifts etc. It’s all a moving target. Maybe my Morlaix is still just very fresh? I certainly found Morroco and Princess Special very useful the other day in making something very nice from that awful Tia Maria that I was about to chuck, also got a new big tin of HDT. Just had a brain flash. I do not and have never liked Raspberries or Mandarin Oranges which I feel are kind of musky, otherwise I pretty much love all foods and enjoy variety. I wonder is this thing with Morlaix something similar to that. Could there be something in comon with all those. Some chemical or something that I’m hardwired to avoid? I can eat Raspberries or Mandarin Oranges but I never normally choose to and for the same reason never intend to purchase Raspberry Snuff or Mandarin if there is one but I would give them a try. I don’t mind some Raspberry or Mandarin in a sauce or yogurt so maybe that’s why I don’t mind Bureau which I think has some Morlaix included. I think there is something to this theory.
@I_snuff_therefore__ Hate to say it but wow, I am confused by your statement. However, I have to totally agree that as we continue on this journey of snuff enlightenment, we are led along many paths. Some are straightforward and some are well, they are the other paths… I think that is what you are referring to. Good luck as you continue on the path to enlightenment!!!
@I_snuff_therefore__ perhaps at the end of the day florals aren’t your bag.
Revisited this snuff just recently as a result of this thread. Nope don’t like it. Too soapy.
Consider the time and place that these snuffs were developed. Bathing and the other niceties of personal hygiene were a rare luxury even for the upper crust of society. Some even considered too frequent bathing a health hazard. Add to this olfactory nightmare the amount of clothing layered on any person at any given time, and an equal lack of wardrobe hygiene. Let’s toss in the odors produced by the use of streets as latrines, garbage pick-up wasn’t on a regular schedule and four legged furry creatures had a free run. Toss in some flatulence and you too would want to live forever under Macy’s perfume counter or rub pig feces in your moustache to block out the offending odors. Not exactly pleasant. When F&T created these rather over-the-top scented snuffs, they may have been motivated by the need to minimize outside olfactory influences. Personally I can’t stand any of them with the notable exception of HDT. The nasal impact of the rest soon translate to an oral one and I’m reminded of my mis-spent youth having my mouth washed out with Granny’s soap after I asked her to “pass the fu$%!ng butter”. I guess I forgot to say “Please”.
I don’t care if your mind changes back & forth a dozen times, @I_snuff_therefore__ You are okay with me… For my part, I just don’t much care for any of the F&Ts except for HDT, which I think is fantastic. I don’t hate or despise any of the F&Ts, nor do I have any sort of knee jerk against them, I just don’t much care about them. They do nothing for me. And I don’t much care for floral snuffs in any case. Taste is an extraordinary thing, no?
Well, I’ve just got hold of a tin of Old Paris, Dr Justice and Seville, and I’ve got six more coming my way in my next order from MrSnuff. I do think they are very heavily scented and there’s no way that I’d use any of them as an all day snuff. But I like all of them in moderation, particularly late at night, when I’m reading. I find using Viking Dark as a chaser works well with all of them, the yang that goes with the F&T yin. HDT is the exceptional stand out of the range. Anyone who appreciates good, strong, honest, plain tobacco and like fine toasts should enjoy this one. It’s the only one I’ll order regularly. The others are just something I’m happy to try once to expand my knowledge of snuff.
I don’t care if your mind changes back & forth a dozen times, @I_snuff_therefore__ You are okay with me…
LoL! Was it only a dozen? It might have created in me another few personalities. Lets see there was Mr Angry, Mr Not Sure, Mr No Idea…
I don’t care if your mind changes back & forth a dozen times, @I_snuff_therefore__ You are okay with me…
LoL! Was it only a dozen? It might have created in me another few personalities. Lets see there was Mr Angry, Mr Not Sure, Mr No Idea…
Mr Multiple posts. That was the computers fault. Honest
I have been on the F&T Morlaix lately inspired by the Morocco. I am now turning to their Kendal Brown with more appreciation. The Seville is next on the list and then I will spend a few days with the other F&T’s that I have. The scent associations with toiletries has been easy to overcome with new associations and has been worth the effort. These are brilliant scents! Implied by the very fact of their popularity in these said products. If you have been impressed by indian florals you should certainly be able to enjoy these delights. What also makes these F&T snuffs attractive is their high and dry nature. The specific tobaccos employed are also worth familiarity.
They certainly aren’t SWS that’s for sure. This new kid on the block gets my vote and I can’t seem to put the SWS away to get to finish my F&T’s, especially now that I got the amonia out of my Creme De Figue and it’s back to being ultra lovely. SWS is just amazingly good from such a new producer. SWS is actually the best snuff on the planet at present however Johnny managed that. A big statement but the more I use them and compare to others it’s the only conclusion I can come to. I think it’s because they just seem so organic or something. Natural tobacco and natural unadulterated flavours. I couldn’t say this about F&T or many other brands.
Got to love you F&T’s I reckon… I guess with a couple of exceptions they aren’t all dayer, but they are lush to dip into now and then. Someone once gave the tip of ordering a F&T every other snuff order; some are occasionals like Marlaix. However, Old Paris, Morcuba, HDT and a few others are good for several pinches. I like @I_snufftherefore___ comments obout these and SWS. I know that Johnny has said before that F&T were a big inspiriation for his snuff range. Top three manufactuers I’d have to go SWS, F&T & Abraxas.
They certainly aren’t SWS that’s for sure. This new kid on the block gets my vote and I can’t seem to put the SWS away to get to finish my F&T’s, especially now that I got the amonia out of my Creme De Figue and it’s back to being ultra lovely. SWS is just amazingly good from such a new producer. SWS is actually the best snuff on the planet at present however Johnny managed that. A big statement but the more I use them and compare to others it’s the only conclusion I can come to. I think it’s because they just seem so organic or something. Natural tobacco and natural unadulterated flavours. I couldn’t say this about F&T or many other brands.
I heartily second that accolade to a true genius snuff blender; Sir Johnny. I feel compelled to add Nigel/Abraxas to that very short list of two. Nigel’s Cafe 11 is a phenomenon, the Dark Fired Cerise is a wonder, Connaisseur Cerise is amazing; his ventures into Capsaicin inspired snuffs are top quality; they just kicked my ass.
I love morlaix though I can defiantly see why some people would hate it, the smell is unique to say the least. Though I do think some of their line are a little disserpointing, Macouba comes straight to mind.
Well, I bought some directly because of this thread, and I love it - nearly all gone an I’ll definitely be ordering some more.