Were English blends ever thought of as a good room note?

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

When I smoke a pipe in public most people say they enjoy the smell and that it reminds them of their uncle, grandfather, etc... Even had a group of ladies in their 50's/60's say come sit closer. Seriously didn't matter if it was a Va, VaPer or English. (I rarely smoked an aro then.)

Doesn't matter the blend when outside. Cigars on the other hand only bring out the cigar smokers.

 

[Columbo]

Even had a group of ladies in their 50's/60's say come sit closer.

I suspect this is another reason Mrs. Columbo is happy I smoke at home.

 

[alpster]

For non-English but tasty and with a punch, I found Condor Plug early on and cellared deep.
Tobaccoreviews.com sees it as an Aromatic. I would have labeled it as a Lakeland if at all.

Does St. Bruno fall into the same category? I only have one tin in my cellar (pre Mc Baren) but have never smoked it.

Tobacco Review calls almost anything containing cavendish an aromatic. This is quite subjective.

 

[BanjoCowboyMartaTobes]

I have cleared more than a few cigarette smokers out of a bar while I puffed my Nightcap. I’d say it can be the perfect room note .