Roslein is one of the most unique snuffing experiences I've ever had. Upon opening the tin you're greeted with the delicate scent of high-quality perfume. While I am not generally a fan of floral snuffs (sorry Rows of Sharrow), Roslein elevated the bouquet of flowers to something beyond overpowering potpourri. The fine, moist powder felt rich and luxurious, just like the aroma out of the tin and in the nostrils. Mixed with the smell of flowers is vanilla, ground fennel, and sweet almond, balanced out by a salty, musky, earthiness. This latter quality is no doubt the fruit of the ambergris used in the construction of this regal snuff. One sniff and you'll see why the qualities of this whale product have never been matched. Simply put, you won't find a snuff of this sophistication anywhere outside of Sir Walter Scott's.
Maybe I just got an old tin..since it's not moist at all like everyone says it is. There was also zero resistance when I opened it for the first time, as if it was opened before. Not much scent at all which is disappointing since it's expensive. Was excited to try this and am very disappointed...
This one just gets me and I fight with Anson Imp and cream de fig but she always does it for me . Realizing Amonds roses and God knows ambergris is bring some earthly who knows what to call it to the mix . I just buy the big tins now on
It's difficult to say today how extent is compatible with snuff created for Queen Charlotte, but it is still the highest form of championship craft of snuff, enclosed in a minimalist form of can. 100/100 and my humble opinion, one of the two best snuffs, from Sir Walter Scott.
Truly Exquisite. One of the finest snuffs I have ever had the pleasure of trying. Like nothing I have ever sampled before. You need to try this stuff!
Like the previous reviewer, I too was very curious to try this out because it contained ambergris. This has a somewhat hard to describe, spice / seasoning type of scent when snuffing. It doesn't have a strong tobacco base scent, but it does have quite a bit of nicotine. The grind is very fine, like a damp powder, so when snuffed too hard it will burn a bit, but there wasn't much of a drain. I didn't quite get the rose notes, but that may come with more usage.
All in all I am glad I picked up the large container. And will probably add more to my stash if this doesn't get all bought up
I Was so curious when reading about this snuff. Particularly in the ambergris part. We can't get any whale products here anymore and I used them often before because of the health benefits told about in folk medicine.
Then I ordered some just around Christmas last year. Sometimes I forget I have it, but by days I keep reaching for it. The tobacco base on its own is already special. It's so coarse it even can be used as dipping tobacco by those not clumsy with it.
There is a little far sea smell probably from the ambegris for the learned snuffer detectable. Furthermore the ambergris is used to enhance the rose and almond. Sweet but not too much sweetness and flowery. Everything looked for in other snuff is combined in this one.
I Would say a girls snuff or dip but also th enjoying snufftaker should try.
While I can't describe the individual scents in this complex snuff, it smells wonderful upon opening the tin. Medium coarse, slightly sweet smell, moist, delicious. Common adjectives don't do it justice. This is a rich and luxurious snuff. I'm not at all surprised its a recipe favored by a queen of England. Its scent lingers for a long time, and for me, its best enjoyed in the evening, reading a good book. Not an everyday snuff, but thats only because of its rare, unique quality, and its expense. One of my new favorites for sure.