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Mature Crumbled by Mullins & Westley opens with a broad arrangement of florals layered over restrained citrus tones. Bergamot comes forward first, followed by something reminiscent of orange blossom or neroli oil lingering deeper in the background. The floral character is surprisingly dimensional, as though several notes on the same instrument are being played at different pitches, blending into a single profile rather than competing for attention. This is a somewhat soft, fine snuff that borders the dusty category, and the lack of moisture further lends to the dusty nature; the tobacco itself is a lighter mocha brown with no speckling present.
The grind is particularly fine, bordering on dusty, and the lack of moisture only exacerbates it. Care must be taken when opening or pinching from the tin, as even a slight draft can disturb the flour-like tobacco, and a draft of any kind can have this snuff falling out of the snuff box without care. Gentle, measured snuffs reward the user far more than aggressive pinches. I could not use the anatomical snuffbox; only the most restrained pinches were effective at preventing coughing or sneezing. The lack of moisture, coupled with the fine grind and floral notes, makes this snuff difficult to place in the nose without sneezing or coughing.
In the nose, the citrus slowly sharpens into a faint lemon-orange-like brightness as the snuff settles deeper into the nasal passage. There is no menthol here to soften the experience, and the burn is present, though not unpleasantly so. In my experience, heavily floral snuffs often carry a sharper edge, and Mature Crumbled follows that tradition faithfully. The nicotine here is moderate, leaning towards ample, with a nasal burn and drip that come on fairly easily. I found this snuff to provide a decent pick-me-up at any time of the day, and the nicotine present is more than enough for all-day energy. This may be in part due to the finer nature of the snuff.
Beneath the floral arrangement lies a fairly restrained tobacco base. This is not a dark, earthy snuff, nor does it lean especially sweet at all. This does have a perfumed quality, but not so much that it screams "old lady". All in all, for a floral, this has been a wonderfully layered snuff that isn't overly complex in its scent profile but requires a delicate hand in your pinches to bring it to life.