DIY: Combining Two Flavors

[Rixter]

I want to make a chocolate-tobacco e-liquid, but I'm not sure if I should stick to the flavor percentage that I use to mix the individual juices, or should I cut each amount in half.

For example, the two flavors I will be using are very concentrated and taste great at 3%. When I mix my juice, should I:

A ) use 3% for each flavor for a total of 6%

or

B ) cut each to 1½% for a total of 3%

My gut tells me the answer's A, but I'd appreciate any insight from experienced DIYers.

Edited December 29, 2014 by Rixter

[Earthling789]

When you're mixing flavors, what tastes good by itself may require "tweaking" when mixed with something else.

The tobacco flavor may over-power the chocolate, or it may intensify it... best to mix a very small batch (5 - 15ml) at the 3% each level and try it. You may find the 1:1 ratio is good, but may need 2:1 ratio ... or 3:1 ratio...

I'm sure Comp could give you more insight on this than me, as I've only dabbled in mixing... but I have found that rarely do things mix 1:1 and taste as good "together", as they did individually.

[Compenstine]

I would do 3:1 Chocolate to Tobacco. If that is not right add a drop or two of the one you want boosted.

[Rixter]

I would do 3:1 Chocolate to Tobacco. If that is not right add a drop or two of the one you want boosted.

Okay, but for that ratio, do I still stick with the recommended 3% total flavoring (2.25% chocolate : .75% tobacco), or would it be 6% total (4.5% chocolate : 1.5% tobacco)?

Edited December 29, 2014 by Rixter

[Rixter]

I suppose I could do it the mathless way and mix up one bottle each of the recommended 3%, and then blend the two finished flavors 3:1.

[Compenstine]

I would go 4%, 3% chocolate 1% tobacco to keep it simple.