Steve’s Mix Noir is a Tangiers hookah tobacco blend of aromatic lavender and creamy vanilla.
Flavor build: Lavender leads with a clean, floral character that reads herbal and perfumed in a controlled way, more like dried buds and aromatic steam than sweet perfume. Vanilla supports from the first draw, adding a smooth, creamy sweetness that rounds the floral edges and keeps the profile cohesive. Sweetness is medium, tartness is low, and the blend stays dessert-adjacent without turning buttery or sugary. The balance is built around contrast: lavender provides brightness and lift, while vanilla anchors the bowl with a soft, warm base. As the session settles, the vanilla becomes more noticeable on the finish, leaving a lingering cream tone behind the floral top.
Session behavior: This hookah tobacco typically smokes at a medium-to-strong intensity with dense clouds once fully warmed through. The lavender note stays present across the session when heat is kept steady, while the vanilla tends to thicken and smooth out over time. Re-heats are stable, but heat spikes can push the lavender into a sharper, drier floral edge and make the vanilla feel thinner. With controlled heat, it remains smooth and consistent, holding its two-note clarity instead of blending into generic sweetness.
Packing & heat tips: A phunnel bowl with a medium pack is the most reliable setup for keeping the floral note clean and preventing harshness. Pack evenly to the rim without heavy compression, aiming for uniform density and airflow. Start with moderate heat and allow a full warm-up before adjusting. If the lavender feels too pointed, reduce heat slightly and let the vanilla come forward naturally. If the bowl feels too soft, increase heat in small steps rather than making a large jump.
Mixing suggestions:
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Pair with a light lemon peel to brighten the lavender and sharpen the finish without changing the core profile.
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Add a small amount of berry to give the floral a softer, fruit-backed middle while keeping lavender dominant.
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Mix with a gentle tea profile to keep it aromatic and structured, especially for longer sessions.
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Blend with a second vanilla or cream note only in small amounts to deepen the base without washing out the lavender.
Overall, Steve’s Mix Noir hookah tobacco is a lavender and vanilla shisha mix that delivers dense clouds, a smooth floral-cream balance, and stable performance with steady heat.
Now available at Smoxygen.com, in 250 grams.
