I love the tobaccos from SG/GH, but find the Lakeland essence disgusting. When people talk about
the Lakeland scent/flavor, they are referring to the soapy old lady purse/funeral home scent that is equal parts roses, geraniums and concealed death. I highly recommend these tobaccos but try to stay away from the ones with heavy Lakelanding, despite esteeming their quality highly. mso489's point about them ghosting pipes, cabinets, curtains and even full homes is a good one.
Here's pasts thread on this topic:
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/please-define-lakeland
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/lakeland-essence
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/that-lakeland-essence
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/can-anyone-recommend-some-lakeland-blends
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/describe-lakeland-essence
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/talk-to-me-about-tonquin
You may also recall this bit of absurdity: