**Shisha Raspberry (INW) 1.5%/2.5% (7-5-25)** -- Because I finally solo'd the INW RB Malina recently, I'll be able to directly compare/contrast the two. I started this one @ 1.5%, but clearly it was weaker than the Malina, so I pushed it up to 2.5%, and it was quite a bit better. This one had SOME of the Malina in it, but I'm going to say only about 25%, the remaining 75% seemed centered around an almost smooth Raspberry Candy. Personally, I love the Malina, and find it bright, punchy, and full, so for my tastes, this one's softer candied main note had less impact and saturation comparatively. For some who find the Malina too aggressive, this one might be a better choice. Not near as aggressive, and with fewer brighter, punchy notes. It really did seem more centered around a smoother, candied RB, along with some lighter jammed notes. It still had some punch to it, but the candied center, kept them in check.

At 1.5% (my final testing weight for the Malina), it was present, but tasted light and lacking, and bumping to 2.5% worked much better. Sweetness was about a tick above mid-level, and with the candy, and slight jammy notes, it worked. Because I personally never got any florals from the Malina, it was no surprise, I got none here either. A good flavor, and will work in a lot of places, just without the punch, and impact of the Malina. As always, YOUR tastes will decide which is better for you. I did rate this one below the Malina, but again, that's personal taste. No off-notes, or complaints, and finally decided to leave it at a **8.85/10**.