The PG/VG ratio shapes throat hit, vapor density and – critically – flavor delivery. High-PG bases carry flavor brightly; high-VG bases mute top-notes but smooth the experience.
Key Highlights
- 70/30 PG/VG: balanced flavor clarity and vapor (most common)
- Max-VG (80-100%): dense vapor, muted top-notes – adjust flavor up 10-20%
- High-PG (50%+): sharper flavor, stronger throat hit
- Nicotine salt systems tolerate high-VG with good flavor at lower power
How Each Component Behaves
| Component | Effect |
| PG | Carries flavor strongly, thin vapor, throat hit, fluid wicking |
| VG | Dense vapor, sweet undertone, mutes delicate top-notes, thicker |
| Nicotine | Adds pepper bite at higher freebase levels |
Flavor solubility also matters: most concentrates are PG-based, so high-VG blends risk haze if concentrate dosage exceeds PG capacity. Keep minimum 20% PG or use VG-soluble grades.
Adjusting Flavor for VG-Heavy Bases
Increase concentrate dosage 10-20% in max-VG blends to compensate for muting, and favor concentrates with strong mid-note structure over delicate top-note profiles. matai concentrates remain fully soluble at standard dosages in 80/20 VG/PG systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VG mute flavor?
Yes – VG thickens vapor but attenuates volatile top-notes. Compensate with 10-20% higher flavor dosage in VG-heavy blends.
What ratio should I start with?
70/30 PG/VG suits most applications; max-VG for cloud-focused products with flavor dosage adjusted upward.
Next step: Test solubility with free samples via contact us.