Perfumed snuffs appear to have been the thing in London during the Georgian era, at a time when apparently the city smelled rather ripe. Fruit menthols are popular today for reasons I’m unclear about. Perhaps it’s an unconscious reaction to the “five a day” mantra. My question is; what will be the scents of the future?

gasoline, diesel and sewers?

@lunecat‌, I agree. I’m fairly new to snuff and those are the scents I find myself gravitating towards. I’m of the opinion it has a lot to due with the realization that a connection with nature is sorely lacking in modern society and subconsciously people are seeking that connection. We snuff takers know that scent is a powerful way to do just that. Also, fermented tobacco just smells great.

I get what you’re saying lunecat and umbra. I’ve been snuffing for a year and have gone from fruit menthols to things like Viking dark and toasts. I like most snuffs but there’s something very satisfying about “plain” snuffs.

Now you’re talking Rogue. Who doesn’t like the smell of gasoline…

lol. I’m partial to the scent of WD-40 but it probably wouldn’t be good for one’s nose.

3in1 oil has the most amazing scent. My grandfather would use it to power his toy locomotive.

Au contraire I’ve read that most of the famous Georgian snuffs were exclusively or primarily tobacco-scented. A lot of Fribourg & Treyer recipes are more modern than you’d think, though some like Prince’s, Old Paris and Santo Domingo are definitely quite old (and all very tobacco-dominated; also the Santo Domingo doesn’t use Cuban tobacco anymore but I hear the character is still pretty much the same). Some, like Bureau, are named after Georgian snuffs but are modern blends. I do hope the snuff world moves in the direction of plain snuffs, fermented blended cured and aged under different circumstances in different ways for different lengths of time. That area is so much more interesting than recreating scents from nature like blueberry etc.

It is my hope that snuff makers will take a page out the wine makers’ handbook and go from generic to varietal in the plain snuff category. There are so many tobaccos available that could be blended, milled, fermented and finished into wonderful plain snuff. Hell, there are about 12 different varieties of burley grown within an hours drive of my house. I’m disabled but am tempted to hire a crew and turn my sixteen acres into a 'baccy farm and grow some heirloom varieties of Virginias, Orientals, Maryland and some of the cigar leaves; most likely filler and binder, I doubt wrapper would do well in this climate. That little dream will cost one hell of a lot of money to get started. That’s why it’s likely to stay a dream

I have well over a dozen tobaccos to blend as I please. All of them in excellent condition. Most of you do as well including some you might not even realize such as cigars. A little research into recipe ratios might yield some classic blends. If you get bored with your flour stocks you can add a little store bought snuff to give it a little scenting. It certainly has been a while since I have been inspired however I still check in to see if there is something I must try.

“I stand corrected,” said the man in the orthopaedic shoes. I have to admit I am new to snuff (one year) and realise I have a lot to learn in snuffs, technique, and history of the lovely stuff. That’s interesting Horus 92, Chefdaniel, and Juxteposer. I do have Kendal Brown and that’s an oldie and “plain.” Out of interest I am wondering whether there could be new tobaccos to create, in the sense of hybridisation of the known species of tobacco? Perhaps this is something that has been done before?

There are many strains of the nicotiana as well as other plant materials that might make amazing snuff. You will find us on the cutting edge of snuff making here at snuffhouse.

gasoline, diesel and sewers?

Only if you’re from Gary, Indiana; Elizabeth, New Jersey, or New York…

two things: 1. I think fruity snuffs are popular due to verisimilitude of scent, accurate fruit smell is fairly easy to replicate and almost universally enjoyed. 2. In this age of narcissism I can’t help but think a company that made bespoke snuffs for all the special snowflakes out there might do a good business.

The “political correctness” here seems to always favor plain snuffs. Which ever “best of…” category it is, most of the recommendations seem to be plain, or slightly scented snuffs. I take it. I love plain snuffs too, and as mentioned, there still exist plenty of possibilities to blend, which do not exist on the market today. However, I also like very scented snuffs. That being said, I would not like to see them mutually exclusive. Instead I would like too see the range of varieties always expanding rather than concentrating.

The “political correctness” here seems to always favor plain snuffs. Which ever “best of…” category it is, most of the recommendations seem to be plain, or slightly scented snuffs. .

Depends which threads you read. Plenty of fans of Toque flavours, the Abraxas range, the smelly Indians, menthols andthe rrest. I’d say there are MORE enthusiasts in those categories than the naturals.

As a new snuffer I enjoy trying all I can (ok not so much menthols) I enjoy the Toques, I think @Roderick‌ has brought in a modern take on snuff and really opened the snuff world up a bit wider? We also have the classics and the wonderful “Artisan” snuffs. All which play a part in any snuff “collection”