never had the wilsons the F&T is the best diaper scented snuff ever made. It’s a damn fine snuff. Though it does have a bit of a talcium powder scent. Wonderfull stuff.
Well I detected no diapers, old women’s make up or toddlers powder in my F&T Morlaix that I just received *lol* (Doesn’t mean of course that the above mentioned items aren’t there!) I really like this snuff, it is fresh, reminding of Bordeaux, but not as heavy, and definitely some Neroli essence there too. It also reminds me of W&S Jockey Club - maybe it’s some vague cinnamon I sense? This is not high in nicotine, but it is extremely easy to take, and very pleasant, though not as long lasting as some other F&Ts are. I like to pinch this if I can’t sleep at night. Good for relaxation - reading and the like.
My wish list is growing too. From the forgoing I’m pretty sure my Morlaix order will be F&T. Can someone compare it to something else, say, F&T French Carotte? Are they comparable at all? I’m just trying to get a handle on what to expect and how much urgency to place on the order.
Got a few F&T coming from MrSnuff, should be here Monday or Tuesday. Of cource I just looked at my order, didn’t order any morlaix. edm
@ddavelarsen I would compare FT Morleix to baby powder that’s the best comparison IMO don’t try and compare it any other f&t because it’s quite unique. Not my favorite but Xander loves it if I recall…
I was surprised to see that only one reviewer of this one thought he detected sandlewood. My nose is not highly educated or discriminating, but I think sandlewood is there. I much prefer the far less scented sorts, but of the F&T range this is the one where the strong scenting works best for me. Soothing stuff. Aroma therapy.
@giaach: Yep. I love the F&T version. I’ve got a full pound of it cellared.
@xander Did you buy it in bulk, or do you have a bunch of their large tins? I don’t think I’ve seen or heard of F&T in bulk.
Yes, I bought it in bulk. Though I do have several medium tubes around. It was on close-out at Tobacco Supermarket, when they liquidated their snuff stock prior to the implementation of PACT. However, I think you can order directly from Wilsons any of the F&T snuffs in bulk, and probably Mr. Snuff as well.
Interesting to note, I was aware that the rivals of J & H Wilson - Wilson’s & Co are now making this. J & H Wilson bought the rights to making this in the 80’s, I can remember it was not a favourite job mixing the F & T as it was all hand flavoured and very fiddly to get into the little screw top tins!
gillybean129 Nice to have you here. very interested to know whether you remember, roughly, the recipe for this one at that time.
I don’t recall the F & T recipes, though we would have had them. I just remember it being very fiddly and we didn’t sell that much compared to the J & H brands as I suspect F &T were very expensive brands at the time…
gillybean129 This is very interesting. I’d be interested to know whether you as a former snuff maker use snuff yourself and if so what sort or sorts you prefer. Are you a J&H man/woman perhaps?
I am a woman, I worked in the office at Westbrook Mill, Sheffield and I don’t take snuff! Although I must of inhaled loads in the course of my work in and out of the mill all day!!! Young no, alas I was 16 when I started there in 1978 so I’ll leave you to do the maths!
@gillybean129 , no snuff? What in tarnation! LoL , just jokin’. How come you never got into it, gilly? I’m guessing you’ve tried some JH Wilsons once or twice, though, eh? I’m just curious… 
I always thought it was a habit for ‘older’ people like my grandad, and to be honest I didn’t enjoy the experience not to say I didn’t enjoy the flavours in the flavour room or enjoy the many aromas in the mill, Otto de Rose and Aniseed were my favourites! I can remember the Otto de Rose flavour was hundreds of pounds for a tiny bottle as it derived from rose petals…
@gillybean129: Was it you that wrote the ‘Phantoms of Sheffield’ article in the latest issue of STE? If so, thank you, I really enjoyed it! (btw I’m another woman!)
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Yes, Yes it was me!!! I was asked by Robert at the Snuff Takers Ephemeris to write I am always surprised when people find snuff interesting! I have just sent some more writing to them for the next issue, I am glad you enjoyed it and you can be sure it was all very true! A lady snuff taker eh? We had a few who insisted on their packages being sent in plain wrapping paper so no one knew of their habit why I don’t know, like it was a secret of theirs! Toffeenose are you from the UK or USA?
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Wow, talk about super-concentrated! Yeah I’m sure the flavor room had some interesting, and potent, scents floating around. You’re lucky to have had what many around here would consider a dream job! I wouldn’t mind having the job of testing snuffs for quality control purposes…hahaha…getting paid to snuff all day! Did such a position exist at the mill you worked at, gillybean??
@Toffeenose: I was going to ask that same question! @Gillybean129: Thanks for that article, it was very entertaining. I like snuff and I like ghost stories so it was a great combination for me!