How to prepare your liquid ?

DIY (Do it yourself) allows you to create a unique e-liquid by choosing your base, nicotine level, flavours and additives. Create a blend that's unique to your way of vaping. Learn more

  • New option Best seller 100% Végétal 4,50 € Ready To Mix 50/50 Pack

    Ready To Mix 50/50 Pack

    Conserve 200 ml of 50/50 DIY e liquid with a base and booster for your Ready To Mix Pack!
    4.81/5 30722 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate
    • Bottle of 200 ml
  • Best seller 7,50 € Booster Packs - Born To Diy 50/50

    Booster Packs - Born To Diy 50/50

    The Booster Packs 50/50 propose 10 x 10ml Bottles Born To DIY Format - 20mg/ml.
    4.86/5 32326 Reviews
  • New option Best seller 100% Végétal 4,50 € Ready To Mix 50/50 Pack

    Ready To Mix 50/50 Pack

    Conserve 200 ml of 50/50 DIY e liquid with a base and booster for your Ready To Mix Pack!
    4.81/5 30722 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate
    • Bottle of 200 ml
  • New option 100% Végétal 4,50 € Ready To Mix 30/70 Pack

    Ready To Mix 30/70 Pack

    A fast and simple way to prepare your DIY with a 30/70% PG/VG base for a capacity of 200ml.
    4.8/5 7126 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate
    • Bottle of 200 ml
  • Best seller 7,50 € Booster Packs - Born To Diy 50/50

    Booster Packs - Born To Diy 50/50

    The Booster Packs 50/50 propose 10 x 10ml Bottles Born To DIY Format - 20mg/ml.
    4.86/5 32326 Reviews
  • 7,50 € Booster Packs - Born To Diy 30/70

    Booster Packs - Born To Diy 30/70

    The Booster Packs 30/70 propose 10 x 10ml Bottles Born To DIY Format - 20mg/ml.
    4.86/5 7415 Reviews
  • 5,50 € Additive Fresh Ultimate

    Additive Fresh Ultimate

    Bring a touch of freshness to your DIY E Liquids!
    4.6/5 253 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 3,10 € Additive Sweety Swoke

    Additive Sweety Swoke

    Additive enhancer with a sweet taste effect without sugar or stevia
    4.55/5 186 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • Shop's favorite 1,10 € Unicorn Graduated Bottle - 50ml

    Unicorn Graduated Bottle - 50ml

    The Unicorn 50ml graduated bottle allows you to transport an important quantity of e-liquid but also allows your to...
    4.6/5 11932 Reviews
  • Choix de l'équipe 9,90 €  Mac Diyer Kit - Ready To DIY

    Mac Diyer Kit - Ready To DIY

    The Mac Diyer proposes you different accessories to create your first e-liquids in DIY.
    4.59/5 4386 Reviews
aromas Add a few drops of the flavouring of your choice. Leave to stand for 48/72 hours to allow the aromas to settle in properly. bases Add your base with the desired proportion of PG (propylene glycol) and VG (vegetable glycerine). boosters Add the necessary amount of booster if you want a liquid with nicotine. Accessories You can use a number of accessories to handle and store your future e-liquid.
  • Best seller 3,90 € LPV DualFill Bottle

    LPV DualFill Bottle

    Simple to fill as well as empty, the DualFill is 100 % innovative which will change the way you vape !
    4.8/5 182 Reviews
    • Bottle of 50 ml
    • Sold by
  • Best seller 3,90 €  RY4 Concentrate

    RY4 Concentrate

    Concentrate RY4 - Le Petit Vapoteur must be diluted in a PG/VG Base The  RY4  is one of the favourite...
    4.68/5 2537 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • Shop's favorite 1,00 € Booster Born To Diy 10 ml 50/50

    Booster Born To Diy 10 ml 50/50

    With the Booster Born To DIY, benefit with a base of 10ml with a dosage of 20mg/ml of nicotine for your DIY...
    4.81/5 10740 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
    • Nicotine rate 20 mg
  • Shop's favorite 100% Végétal 9,90 € 1L Base 50/50 -  Born To Diy

    1L Base 50/50 - Born To Diy

    With the 1L Base 0mg Born To DIY Le Petit Vapoteur , manufactures this e-liquid available for all. The ...
    4.88/5 20037 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate 0 mg
    • Bottle of 1L
  • 100% Végétal 9,90 € 1L Base 0mg 30/70 -  Born To Diy

    1L Base 0mg 30/70 - Born To Diy

    With the 1L Base 0mg Born To DIY Le Petit Vapoteur , manufactures this e-liquid available for all. The ...
    4.85/5 6771 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate 0 mg
    • Bottle of 1L
  • 1,00 € 30/70 -Booster Born To Diy 10 m

    30/70 -Booster Born To Diy 10 m

    With the Nicotine Booster Born To DIY, benefit with a base of 10ml with a dosage of 20mg/ml of nicotine for...
    4.83/5 4204 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
    • Nicotine rate 20 mg
  • 3,90 € Le rouge (The Red) Concentrate

    Le rouge (The Red) Concentrate

    Concentrate Le Rouge - Le Petit Vapoteur   Discover our Fruit Cocktail, complex and fresh with a base of Red...
    4.67/5 1116 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 100% Végétal 9,90 € 1L Base 70/30 -  Born To Diy

    1L Base 70/30 - Born To Diy

    With the 1L Base 0mg Born To DIY Le Petit Vapoteur , manufactures this e-liquid available for all. The ...
    4.84/5 2812 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate 0 mg
    • Bottle of 1L
  • Best seller 3,90 € Polar Mint Concentrate

    Polar Mint Concentrate

    Concentrate Poar Mint - Le Petit Vapoteur is to be diluted in a PG/VG Base With the flavour  Polar Mint ,...
    4.78/5 2667 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 1,00 € 70/30 Booster Born To Diy 10 ml

    70/30 Booster Born To Diy 10 ml

    With the Nicotine Booster Born To DIY, benefit with a base of 10ml with a dosage of 20mg/ml of nicotine for...
    4.79/5 2334 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
    • Nicotine rate 20 mg
  • 1,30 € Le Petit Vapoteur 60ml Easy Fill Bottle

    Le Petit Vapoteur 60ml Easy Fill Bottle

    Easily prepare 60ml of e liquid with a removeable, practical and clean pipette.
    4.4/5 3349 Reviews
    • Choice 60 ml
  • Best seller 3,90 € Le Petit Biscuit Concentrate

    Le Petit Biscuit Concentrate

    The simple pleasures of a biscuit prepared in Butter, Vanilla and Caramel...
    4.58/5 905 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 100% Végétal 9,90 € Full VG Born To Diy 1 Litre Base

    Full VG Born To Diy 1 Litre Base

    A Born to DIY Base 100% VG. 1L Format without Nicotine
    4.84/5 1296 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate 0 mg
    • Bottle of 1L
  • 1,00 €  Full VG Nicotine Boosters Born To Diy 10 ml

    Full VG Nicotine Boosters Born To Diy 10 ml

    With a composition of 100% Vegetable Glycerine, the Nicotine Boosters Full VG offers an abundant vape.
    4.78/5 1551 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
    • Nicotine rate 20 mg
  • 0,60 € Syringe 10 ml

    Syringe 10 ml

    10 ml high precision syringe. The syringe is the ideal tool to prepare your favourite e-liquids!
    4.48/5 5236 Reviews
  • 3,90 € Concentrate Grenadille

    Concentrate Grenadille

    A sweet mixture, simple and efficient with blueberry and grenadine. 10ml bottle
    4.18/5 11 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 3,90 € Pêche LPV Concentrate

    Pêche LPV Concentrate

    Add a succulent Peach flavour to your greatest gourmandise!
    4.64/5 465 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 1,00 € DIY PET Bottle

    DIY PET Bottle

    A bottle perfect for your DIY e liquids with a capacity of: 125ml and 250 ml.
    4.68/5 5361 Reviews
    • Bottle of
  • 3,90 € Vape District Glass Bottle

    Vape District Glass Bottle

    A vintage glass bottle which has a capacity of 200ml with an engraved wooden cork. To steep your DIY E Liquids
    4.64/5 401 Reviews
    • Choice 200 ml
  • 3,90 € Iced Lemon Concentrate

    Iced Lemon Concentrate

    Concentrate Iced Lemon - Le Petit Vapoteur must be diluted in a PG/VG Base.  The Iced Lemon , sometimes...
    4.64/5 1634 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 7,50 € Booster Packs - Born To Diy 70/30

    Booster Packs - Born To Diy 70/30

    The Pack Boosters Born to Diy 70/30 propose 10 bottle of Boosters Born To Diy in a 10 ml format, 20 mg/ml.
    4.85/5 2915 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10x10ml
    • Nicotine rate 20 mg
  • New option 100% Végétal 4,50 € Ready To Mix 70/30 Pack

    Ready To Mix 70/30 Pack

    A complete pack with base and boostersto help you create 200 ml of DIY e liquid. Simple!
    4.79/5 2115 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate
    • Bottle of 200 ml
  • 7,50 € Booster Packs - Born To Diy Full VG

    Booster Packs - Born To Diy Full VG

    The Pack Boosters Born to Diy Full VG propose 10 bottle of Boosters Born To Diy in a 10 ml format, 20 mg/ml.
    4.87/5 1565 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10x10ml
    • Nicotine rate 20 mg
  • 0,90 € Unicorn Graduated Bottle - 30ml

    Unicorn Graduated Bottle - 30ml

    The Unicorn 30ml graduated bottle allows you to transport an important quantity of e-liquid but also allows your to...
    4.63/5 9650 Reviews
  • New option 100% Végétal 4,50 € Ready To Mix Full VG Pack

    Ready To Mix Full VG Pack

    A pack compoosed of base and boosters in Full VG so you can obtain 200 ml of your own DIY e liquid.
    4.74/5 601 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate
    • Bottle of 200 ml
  • Shop's favorite 3,90 €  Le Caramel (The Caramel) Concentrate

    Le Caramel (The Caramel) Concentrate

    Concentrate Le Caramel - Le Petit Vapoteur.  Find a timeless Caramel Flavour, illustrated gourmet, finally...
    4.6/5 629 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 1,20 € Syringe 30 ml

    Syringe 30 ml

    High precision syringe to dose your aromas and bases. A basic tool to prepare your favourite e-liquids!
    4.5/5 3449 Reviews
  • 12,50 € 50/50 Vape or DIY 1L Base

    50/50 Vape or DIY 1L Base

    For the fabrication of your DIY E Liquids, the Vape or DIY base composed of 50% VG and 50% PG - USP/EP.
    4.77/5 679 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate 0 mg
    • Bottle of 1L
  • Best seller 3,90 € Red Fruits Concentrate

    Red Fruits Concentrate

    Concentrate Red Fruits - Le Petit Vapoteur must be diluted in PG/VG Base The Red Fruits is a Cocktail of...
    4.61/5 2799 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 0,20 € DIY Special Needle -  White 0.48mm

    DIY Special Needle - White 0.48mm

    Special DIY Needle . Very useful for the preparation of your DIY E-liquids. The Special DIY is perfectly adapted for...
    4.46/5 3763 Reviews
  • 3,90 € Classic Blend Concentrate

    Classic Blend Concentrate

    Concentrate Classic Blend - Le Petit Vapoteur must be diluted in a PG/VG Base The  Classic Blend is a mix...
    4.72/5 1648 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 6,20 € Start Pack Revolute 100 ML (50/50)

    Start Pack Revolute 100 ML (50/50)

    The Start Pack Revolute 100 ML (50/50) is a new way to prepare your DIY e-liquids without any calculations....
    4.8/5 3409 Reviews
    • Bottle of 100 ml
    • Nicotine rate
  • 1,90 € Easy Fill Bottle 100ml Le Petit Vapoteur

    Easy Fill Bottle 100ml Le Petit Vapoteur

    This bottle allows you to prepare 100ml in e liquid with a removeable pipette, clean and practical.
    4.36/5 2284 Reviews
    • Choice 100 ml
  • 3,90 € Bonbon Banane (Banana) Concentrate

    Bonbon Banane (Banana) Concentrate

    With this gourmet, your tastebuds and memory will be stimulated with soft acidic flavours of tender Bananas
    4.52/5 364 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • New price 9,90 € e-liquid Base VDLV 70/30 500 ml

    e-liquid Base VDLV 70/30 500 ml

    Liquid Base 500ml - 70/30 Liquid Base 500ml - 70/30  is ready to use for the production of your E-Liquid...
    4.76/5 1181 Reviews
    • Nicotine rate 0 mg
    • Bottle of 500 ml
  • 11,50 € Concentrate RY4 30 ml

    Concentrate RY4 30 ml

    The famous RY4 is a Classic with notes of vanilla and caramel. A Classic round in the mouth and very appreciated.
    4.92/5 104 Reviews
    • Bottle of 30 ml
  • 0,80 € E-liquid funnel Ø55 mm

    E-liquid funnel Ø55 mm

    Funnel  in Polypropylene. The funnel is a practical accessory for the prepatation of your DIY e-liquids and...
    4.7/5 2245 Reviews
  • Shop's favorite 2,90 € Vape District 5 in 1 Bottle Opener

    Vape District 5 in 1 Bottle Opener

    A bottle opener to remove the pipettes and caps of your 10ml to 120ml bottles.
    3.9/5 735 Reviews
    • Colour Vape District
  • 11,50 € Concentrate Menthe Glaciale 30 ml

    Concentrate Menthe Glaciale 30 ml

    A familiar mint which is very refeshing. Prepare yourself for shivers!
    4.85/5 84 Reviews
    • Bottle of 30 ml
  • 11,50 € Concentrate Le Petit Biscuit 30 ml

    Concentrate Le Petit Biscuit 30 ml

    The simple pleasures of a biscuit prepared with butter, vanilla and caramel.
    4.91/5 65 Reviews
    • Bottle of 30 ml
  • 5,90 € 250ml Beaker with Handle

    250ml Beaker with Handle

    250ml Graduated Beaker,  with a handle in natural PP   to carry out  your DIY recipes. Ideal for...
    4.77/5 375 Reviews
  • 11,50 € Concentrate Bonbon Fraise 30 ml

    Concentrate Bonbon Fraise 30 ml

    Find this famous strawberry candy with all you need, acidity and sweetness for your tastebuds.
    4.79/5 24 Reviews
    • Bottle of 30 ml
  • 0,30 €  Latex gloves

    Latex gloves

    Pair of protective gloves for your DIY formulations. Non-ambidextrous extensible gloves (one size only) approved...
    4.38/5 704 Reviews
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  • 11,50 € Concentrate Fruits Rouges 30 ml

    Concentrate Fruits Rouges 30 ml

    Refreshing red fruits cocktail where you will find blackcurrant, blackberries and strawberries.
    4.66/5 76 Reviews
    • Bottle of 30 ml
  • 6,90 € Stormtrooper Collectors Bottle 750 ml

    Stormtrooper Collectors Bottle 750 ml

    High quality glass bottle with a capacity of 250 ml or 750 ml, with an engraved Le Petit Vapoteur stopper.
    4.66/5 370 Reviews
    • Choice
  • 3,90 € Agent 23 Mac Diyer Additive

    Agent 23 Mac Diyer Additive

    A strong additive which brings a touch of freshness for your DIY preparations.
    4.75/5 4 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 1,60 € Unicorn Chubby Gorilla 30 ml

    Unicorn Chubby Gorilla 30 ml

    A transparent 30ml bottle for the preparation or transport of your e liquids.
    4.33/5 341 Reviews
    • Bottle of 30 ml
  • 2,50 € Agent Sweet Mac Diyer Additive

    Agent Sweet Mac Diyer Additive

    An additive with enhanced sweet flavours present for your DIY. To be used sparingly 0.25 to 3%.
    3.2/5 5 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • 2,20 € Unicorn Chubby Gorilla 120 ml

    Unicorn Chubby Gorilla 120 ml

    A transparent 120ml bottle for the preparation or transport of your e liquids.
    4.41/5 445 Reviews
    • Bottle of 120 ml
    • Choice Transparent
  • 5,90 € Jerrican Glass Bottle  200 ml

    Jerrican Glass Bottle 200 ml

    A glass bottle of 200 ml to steep your e liquids and your DIY E liquids of a unique manner !
    4.42/5 166 Reviews
    • Bottle of 200 ml
  • 2,50 € Agent Vanilline Mac Diyer Additive

    Agent Vanilline Mac Diyer Additive

    Gourmet flavous of vanilla with this flavour enhancer
    5/5 1 Reviews
    • Bottle of 10 ml
  • discover 4,90 € DualFill LPV 100 ml Bottle

    DualFill LPV 100 ml Bottle

    Simple to fill as well as empty, the DualFill 100 ml is 100 % innovative which will change the way you vape !
    4.73/5 11 Reviews
    • Bottle of 100 ml
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Learn more

What is DIY E-Liquid?

The DIY (Do It Yourself) is an alternative consumption mode which consist of fabricating your own e-liquid. Creating your own e-liquid allows the vapers to dose the aromas, choose the base and rate of nicotine, to create your own unique e-liquid adapted to manner of vaping.

This is the occasion to test and invent new flavours. The DIY is possible, economic and simple then you think.


The principal of the Do It Yourself is simple:

  • Add droplets of concentrated aromas in the neutral base (PG/VG, with or without nicotine).
  • Patience (minimum of 48h) leave time for the aromas to mature and develop
  • Taste

What are the advantages of creating your own e-liquid?

  • Important Economy: To control the cost (The price of a base around 100ml and an aroma is the equivalent to the price of a 10ml bottle, give or take 2 Euros depending on the dosage of the aroma.
  • Infinite Combinations: Gracious to the important choice of aromas and bases, you can personalise your e-liquids to satisfy your preferences.
  • Knowledge and Control: The composition of your e-liquids.
  • Satisfaction: To create your own e-liquid

 How to fabricate your own e-liquid?

With each aroma and each concentrate available on the Le Petit Vapoteur website, a calculator is proposed. The calculator takes into count the dosage advised by the manufacturer of the aroma and concentrate. The calculator automatically indicates the quantity (in ml) of aroma integrated with your mixture.

  1. Indicate the quantity of liquid you wish to obtain.
  • Indicate the rate of PG/VG of your base (reminder: 1. More PG -  More hit in the throat

                                                                                     2. More VG -  More the vapor 

  • Indicate your Rate of Nicotine. 

All the results are indicated in ml: Base, Boosters, Aroma. For the boosters, it is simple enough to divide the result by 10 to obtain the number of Booster vials.

In bonus, the calculator advises the optimal steeping time (for information) for your e-liquid.

What do I need to fabricate my own e-liquid?

To fabricate your own e-liquid, you will need:

A Base:

Ready to use: A neutral liquid, without taste, rate of desired nicotine (same rate of e-liquid you wish to consume). The choice of the base determines the hit (passage sensation of the vapor in the throat), the taste aswell as the volume and texture of the vapor.


Nicotine Booster:

To add nicotine to your e-liquid: The nicotine booster is no more, or less than neutral base with an increased concentration of nicotine. Dilute in your mixture, the nicotine booster allows you to increase the rate of nicotine for you e-liquid. With a capacity of 10ml, the nicotine booster contains 200mg of nicotine.


Aromas and Concentrates:

There exist hundreds of different aromas. The aroma gives the taste to your e-liquid. All that is left to do is choose your preferred aroma.


Additives:

Optional, this latest allows you to increase the taste of certain aromas, to round the final e-liquid, to sweeten or give another sensation.


Accessories:

All you need to handle and store your future e-liquids, such as new bottles, syringes and protective equipment.


Which base to choose?

The preparation of a homemade e-liquid starts off with a ready-to-use base that will make up 80 to 90% of your mixture. It's in fact a "neutral" (tasteless) e-liquid, with or without nicotine, to which is added one or more concentrated flavours. Two components are used to create the e-liquid: Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerine (VG).

The 100 % Liquids :

100% Propylene Glycol: This base is the best aroma conduction. In association with the nicotine, the hit (sensation in the throat) is very much restituted. However, if the passage sensation in the throat is to pronounced, the volume of the vapor generated is extremely weak. The utilisation can be problematic with certain atomisers and can cause leaks due to low viscosity. Please note the PG dehydrates, so vaping with 100% PG implies to drink a lot to quench your thirst.


100% Vegetable Glycerine: This base produces a lot of vapor and simulates traditional cigarette smoke very well. The vapor produced is dense and thicker, which has a tendency to hang in the air longer. However, it affects the flavours somewhat (sweetness) and the hit (sensation of the vapor passing down the throat) is limited. Since it is relatively viscous, glycerine does however clog up your atomiser (coil) more quickly. It should also be noted that pure glycerine heated to above 150°C produces acrolein, a substance that is found in the smoke of a real cigarette, which is known to be toxic and potentially carcinogenic.

You can also create your own mixtures from the 2 bases and make the most of advantages with Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerine.

See the Base Calculator base

You can also directly purchase the ready-to-use mixture, which we advise for beginners.

The ready-to-use mixtures:

The 80 PG/20 VG: This top selling mixture in France, as it was made popular by a leading French e-liquid brand name. You simply have to add some Vegetable Glycerine to compensate for the lack of vapor and the dehydrating effect of PG.


The 50 PG/50 VG: in our opinion the best compromise, bringing together the best of both products. A good conduction for the aromas, a satisfactory hit, generous vapor and low viscosity (to avoid a rapid clogging-up of the material).

Which rate of nicotine to choose?

We can help you choose the nicotine dosage adapted to your profile.

For this, please answer the following questions

How many cigarettes do your smoke per day?

In the morning, how long after waking up do you smoke you first cigarette?

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Do you find it difficult to abstain from smoking in places where it is prohibited

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Which cigarette is the hardest to give up?

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Do you smoke a close intervals during the first few hours of the morning or during the rest ofrnthe day?

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Do you smoke when you are sick that you have to stay in bed all day?

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You have a very strong dependency to nicotine

You have a strong dependency to nicotine

You have a low dependency to nicotine

Nicotine level recommended by the type of material

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For Information:

  • If you are heavily dependent on nicotine, we advise you to start off with e-liquids with a nicotine dosage of 18 mg/ml in association with a powerful variable voltage electronic cigarette which will allow you to increase the amount of vapor and the hit in the throat.
  • If you are moderately dependent on nicotine, we suggest you use e-liquids with a nicotine dosage of 12 mg/ml.
  • If you are only slightly dependent on nicotine, we suggest you use e-liquids with a nicotine dosage of 3 to 6 mg/ml.
  • If you are not dependent on nicotine, we suggest you use nicotine-free e-liquids. The absence of nicotine will reduce the hit so you might want to use stronger flavours such as glacial mint or the mint tobacco mixtures.
  • If you are a non-smoker, avoid nicotine e-liquids altogether. A regular smoker has a greatly increased number of nicotinic receptors, thus limiting the effects of nicotine. But for a non-smoker, the risk of addiction and overdose is considerable!

Why should i use a nicotine booster?

The Tobacco Productive Directive is a European Law (Tobacco Productive Directive 2014/40/EU voted by Europe 03rd April 2014) which assimilates the electronic cigarette and e-liquids, a product derived of tobacco. Since 01st January the law has restricted the sale of products containing nicotine superior than 20mg/ml. An alternative solution is possible with products called <Nicotine Booster> which proposes the nicotine to be diluted in the base. The rate of concentration in the nicotine does not surcharge the 20mg/ml, this product is conformed with the law.


What is a nicotine booster composed of?

A nicotine booster is a classic neutral base with nicotine. A capacity of 10ml, the nicotine booster contains 200mg of nicotine.

Composition: Quality Nicotine USP/PE (U.S - Pharmacopeia/European Pharmacopeia), Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerine. Like all bases, we find numerous proportions of Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerine (PG/VG: 30% / 70% - 50%/50%, etc ...)


 Why are there different ratios of PG/VG in the nicotine boosters?

The nicotine boosters can also have different rates of PG/VG to respect the ratio of the base without nicotine. For example, to obtain e-liquid in 50/50 in PG/VG, you can use the booster 50/50 in PG/VG. This allows the preparation to be homogenic. You can use the nicotine booster and a neutral base with a different PG/VG rate but keeping in mind that the nicotine booster used, less the liquid will be homogenic. 


How to fabricate a nicotine base with a 0mg base and nicotine booster?

You can easily create your mixture with a 0mg base and nicotine booster thanks to the calculator.

  • In the bottle, firstly pour in the volume of the booster corresponding to your final volume. Add the volume of the base (without nicotine) into the bottle
  • To finish, close the bottle with the screw cap and shake vigorously your preparation. 

Which accessories are needed to prepare the DIY e-liquids?

Beakers, Test Tubes, and eventually the twist vials for small quantities, graduates are essential for precise preparations. The graduate syringes are extremely practical to transverse with precision the ingredients. The PET bottles, the unicorn bottles and bottles with a pipette are used to store the e-liquids. Finally, latex or vinyl gloves are a must for protection. Eventually protection glasses if you are handling large based quantities.

Which aromas to choose?

The proverb goes “there is no accounting for taste”. An aroma adored by one is not necessarily a favourite for the other. It’s up to you to discover your preferred aroma. In material, there are no rules. Follow your preferences, your needs and try varied recipes depending on your pleasure. There exist hundreds of different aromas. Whether it is Mint, Tobacco, Strawberry, Peach or even Candy you will surely find the flavours which corresponds to your preferences.  

4 families of aroma emerge:

  • Tobacco Aroma
  • Mint/Menthol Aroma
  • Gourmet Aroma
  • Drink Aroma
  • A piece of advice to get off to a good start: begin with a single aroma per formulation.

There are two ways to dose the aromas:

  • Number of drops (depending on the flavours and the brand, the number of drops varies).
  • As a % and therefore in milliliters. On average, you will need 10% of aroma in an e-liquid.

Each product fact sheet for an aroma has the number of drops that you should add to a 10-ml base. Note that 1 ml of flavour is the equivalent of 30 drops. If you need to put 10% of the aroma in a base, you therefore need 10 ml for 100 ml, and thus 1 ml of aroma or 30 drops for 10 ml of base.

 

What about the additives?

Additives are optional in the formulation of liquids. They are adapted for the formulation of an e-liquid and enhance the taste of certain flavours (bring out the flavour, add a finishing touch to the e-liquid, sweeten it or add a sensation of freshness).

Advice: maintain a proportion of 1 to 3% of your base formulation mixture + concentrated flavour(s), as additives are generally very powerful.

Here are some examples of additives:

Malic Acid (SOUR): The Mali Acid provokes a slight acid sensation. This additive gives a sharp and acidic sensation. It is very useful for candy and drinks such as Colas and sodas. It marries perfectly with Fruity Aromas.


Methyl Lactate (KOOLADA): The Methyl Lactate provokes a Fresh sensation, intense and similar to menthol. The Methyl Lactate is a neutral additive without flavour. There is no taste of Mint but an intense fresh sensation. To be used with moderation depending on your taste.


Sweetener: The Sweetener is a commonly used sweetener. The Sweetener increases the sweet sensations of your preparation and allowing the consequent bitterness of certain aromas and of the nicotine. The advised dosage is 1 drop for 1ml to 2ml of base (French Source Laboratory).


Vanilline:  The Vanilline is the enhancer which heightens the flavours and allows the balance without de-naturalising. It softens and rounds the preparations. Oftenly used 2 to 6 droplets per ML. However, you should not take advantage of this as it can provoke a bitter taste with a high dosage. Recommended by fruity recipes (Banana), Gourmets, Drinks and Classics


Bitter Wizard: Bitter Wizard is an enhancer of tastes which allow you to soften the sugar base (in particular Vegetable Glycerine). The Bitter Wizard is often utilised with the Classic Aromas.


Acetyl Pyrazine: The additive Acetyl Pyrazine is an additive which is highly concentrated, with a dosage of 1 to 2 droplets for 10ml. The Acetyl Pyrazine gives a Gourmet effect, type Smokey with DIY Preparations and can restitute notes of pop-corn or grilled hazelnut. Generally, utilised in Classic Gourmet and Gourmet Biscuit and Caramel recipes.  


Which proportion of base/aroma/additive ?

The base constitutes of 80 to 90% of your mixture
The aroma represents between 5 to 20% (varied on the strength of the aroma).
The additives, generally powerful, will not reach more than 1 to 3%.


How long should I wait?

The maturation phase or the ageing step is very crucial. It is the time required for the preparation of e-liquid to develop to its highest degree and form the aromas.

You should shake the bottle once the preparation has finished, and a little each day diffuse the aromas.

Note, the addition of an additive generally does not need time for maturation. Also, the higher the Vegetable Glycerine content in the base, the longer the maturation stage.

Maturation Stage/Time generally based on the Aroma Families: Warning, there is estimation and steeping duration depending on the complexity of the recipe and your tastes.

  • Simple Fruits (mono aromas): From 0 to 5 days
  • Complex Fruits (numerous aromas): From 3 to 7 days
  • Mint, Aniseed, Coffee, Vanilla: From 7 to 15 days
  • Gourmet: From 15 to 20 days
  • Classic: From a minimum of 15 days

What precautions should I take?

Nicotine is a very dangerous product, even when diluted, it should be handled with extreme care:

  • Always wear gloves and protection glasses when handling nicotine bases.
  • Arrange or store your nicotine vials/bottles in a safe place, only where you will be able to have access, lock and key, and away from light.
  • The aromas should never be vaped alone. They must and should be diluted a base.