Solani 639: Tropical Mango Flake
(2.95)
Virginia and burley combined with some black cavendish steamed with mango juice to create a fabulous aromatic.
Notes: Brand New. Rough sketch on the tin of a colonial era ideal of an East Indies location.
Details
| Brand | Solani |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Mango |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.95 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2014 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My review will stand in stark contrast to the other review as I am only the second one yet to review this blend. I will start by saying that I am not a big aro smoker, but do enjoy some occasionally. What I choose to smoke when that occasion grips me, I am very particular about. There are only a few I truly enjoy. This one, so far, is either at the top or tied with Gawith's Coconut Twist.
They are both so dissimilar there is room for both. On to the review and to my surprise that I even like this at all. I typically don't like a heavily topped aromatic and, make no mistake, this one is. The aroma is heavy in the beginning and doesn't really leave, but does get lighter as the smoke goes on.
So how can I like it so much? This leaf has some great body underneath the topping. I think the burley is of high quality and really carries this one. As previously stated, I am no aro fanatic and I ripped through this tin in no time. Where does all of this fall with my recommendation?
I highly recommend this to both the Aromatic fanatic and the occasional aromatic smoker. This is rare for me to do as I find these two groups have distinct tastes. The former preferring the sweet air highly topped blends and the latter with the lighter topped blends that let the underlying leaf shine. This is both a heavily topped blend that lets the underlying leaf shine. It is not a common thing and as such, I highly recommend it with four aromatic stars.
They are both so dissimilar there is room for both. On to the review and to my surprise that I even like this at all. I typically don't like a heavily topped aromatic and, make no mistake, this one is. The aroma is heavy in the beginning and doesn't really leave, but does get lighter as the smoke goes on.
So how can I like it so much? This leaf has some great body underneath the topping. I think the burley is of high quality and really carries this one. As previously stated, I am no aro fanatic and I ripped through this tin in no time. Where does all of this fall with my recommendation?
I highly recommend this to both the Aromatic fanatic and the occasional aromatic smoker. This is rare for me to do as I find these two groups have distinct tastes. The former preferring the sweet air highly topped blends and the latter with the lighter topped blends that let the underlying leaf shine. This is both a heavily topped blend that lets the underlying leaf shine. It is not a common thing and as such, I highly recommend it with four aromatic stars.
Pipe Used:
various
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2019 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I'm generally not a fan of aromatics (with a couple of exceptions when the mood strikes me) but this stuff is delicious. I have yet to be disappointed by anything in the Solani line. The Mango flavour tastes very natural and doesn't have any chemical taste like many other aros do. Highly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2018 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Fabulous smoke! The mango casing does not obscure the tobacco but lingers in the background. I don't pick up any other fruit taste in this blend all though other do. I find 639 to be a rich semi sweet smoke with enough strength to satisfy while not being overbearing. This has become my #1 aromatic pick. Love this stuff !
Pipe Used:
Various Canadians
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
One of the best aromatics. Nice smooth taste, no tongue bite at all, clean dry smoke, no relights needed. Worth every cent i spend. Highly recommended who's like aromatics.
Pipe Used:
Vauen
PurchasedFrom:
Cigarworld.de
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 09, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
The tin note was wonderful, very light and fruity with mango dominating. For someone like me who dislikes the flowery smell of many aromatics, this was a welcome change. Using the fold and stuff method, I loaded up my Meerschaum with tobacco straight from the tin with no drying time. The tobacco lit easily. The smoke was light and the flavors were subtle. No bite to speak of and it burned very nearly to the bottom. And it left a pleasant 'moustache note' as well. I'm a fan of stronger tobaccos, but this is one aromatic I can imagine smoking almost every day. Into the rotation it goes!
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 04, 2020 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Good quality natural smelling aromatic here. The tin note is sweet and fruity but, not overpowering. You definitely can pick out the tangy/sour mango and I’m also detecting a vanilla topping is well. I can also pick out slightly tart Virginians and the lightly earthy Burley but, just barley.
Flakes are nice and dark. I like to rub them all out at one time and jar them up. Moisture level perfect and it needs no drying time. No problem lighting it up and keeping it lit either. The flavors definitely translate into the smoke. The tangy mango/vanilla is always dominant. But in a good way as the tobacco flavors play a supporting role. It’s not overly sweet in fact it’s quite tart and compliments the Virginia’s quite nicely in my view. It’s a soft smoke and has no bite at all. Leaves a nice aftertaste. A great summertime tobacco.
Flakes are nice and dark. I like to rub them all out at one time and jar them up. Moisture level perfect and it needs no drying time. No problem lighting it up and keeping it lit either. The flavors definitely translate into the smoke. The tangy mango/vanilla is always dominant. But in a good way as the tobacco flavors play a supporting role. It’s not overly sweet in fact it’s quite tart and compliments the Virginia’s quite nicely in my view. It’s a soft smoke and has no bite at all. Leaves a nice aftertaste. A great summertime tobacco.
Age When Smoked:
4 Years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2018 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
This one is brilliant! It has a nice mango flavor that isnt over the top. The tobacco gave no bite, and was as sweet and light as air. This is a pretty tasty mixture, and I will purchase this one again. The room note was great as well.
Pipe Used:
Chacom 93 amber stem
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 06, 2017 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is a great tasty aromatic, the flavor of mango is there in every puff without obscuring the tobaccos. Mild Spicy Virginia and sweet Burley go nicely with the Cavendish. It burns at a slow pace, and has no tongue bite.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli, Gasaparini
PurchasedFrom:
Easton Smoke Shop
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 10, 2018 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Is sure is a Mango flake! I live in a tropical region and Mango is a hot weather seasonal fruit and when it comes it's call King of the fruit. But then all tropical region mangoes doesn't taste the same but still Mango is a Mango fruit and it'll always carry the taste. I bought Mango flake as it carries the name and I'm happy that it didn't disappoint me a bit. Very good quality Tobaccos and topping is very well balanced every puff carries the Mango taste it diminishes towards the end but burleys take over from there still with the hint of topping. I lightly rub my flake leaving some chunks packs bowl easily burns evenly needed couple re lights. A very enjoyable change of taste smoke. I'll definitely but again.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli and Vittoria Italy
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 months
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