Me as well. I like the flavor of tobacco, at least as we know it after processing. The aromatics that appeal most are the ones that highlight that flavor instead of obliterating it. Otherwise, I'd just smoke a marshmallow.
Under the Radar Aromatics
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Ive to resurrect this and add Pipeworks and Wilke #191 and Gramercy park. Very good with some dry time. Also the ever overlooked Esoterica Blackpool. Easy smoking blend with a great anise flavor.
Another one I like is Lane Limited Black Raspberry. Don't hear too much about that one.
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/640/lane-limited-black-raspberry
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/640/lane-limited-black-raspberry
I enjoy and recommend Casey Jones Last Ride, Cult Blood Red Moon and Peterson's Founder's Choice.
Comoy's Cask No.2 is very nice and different. Not your typical aromatic. Also, Toob points out his disdain for aromatics in general because of the heavy flavoring masking the underlying tobacco (I think that is his beef). Let them dry a bit and cut in a little of a medium English blend. For example, Autumn Evening and a bit of Sutliff medium English or Dunhill EMP is a great smoke.
Newminster No. 3 Very Cherry is a perfect aromatic. Light on the flavoring and quality Virginias that are nice and dry.
If you want to go way under the radar, then I can recommend two from Paul Olsen's My Own Blend:
75th Anniversary is a rubbed out Virginia, topped very lightly with what they say is creme de cassis, but to me it is quite subtle. Just enough to compliment the exceptional leaf selection.
Den Kongelige Livgarde is a Black Cavendish/Burley Virginia with a topping similar to Comoy's Cask #2. Less subtle than the 75th Anniversary blend, but still on the quiet side, compared to American aros. I love this blend, and have dedicated a Mr. Brog pipe to it.
75th Anniversary is a rubbed out Virginia, topped very lightly with what they say is creme de cassis, but to me it is quite subtle. Just enough to compliment the exceptional leaf selection.
Den Kongelige Livgarde is a Black Cavendish/Burley Virginia with a topping similar to Comoy's Cask #2. Less subtle than the 75th Anniversary blend, but still on the quiet side, compared to American aros. I love this blend, and have dedicated a Mr. Brog pipe to it.
If you want something off the beaten path, try "Holy Smoke" from Oxmore Smoke Shop in Louisville, KY. They have a web page but this tobacco is not listed, so I just call it in. 502-426-4706. There are very few reviews at www.tobaccoreviews.com however, what is there scores it a 3. It's not overly cased, burns well, has a great room note and the flavor lasts to the bottom of the bowl. I ordered 8 oz's yesterday. Black Stoker from Uhles is another great aromatic. You can order that one (as well as many other great tobaccos) online. Celebration from Mission Pipe Shope in San Jose, CA is worth the effort as well. They have a website but this one doesn't show up. Good luck and great smokes.
This is not under the radar, but I suggest you try Lane Limited Black Raspberry. Lots of good things I heard about it, and now that I've tried it myself I seem to like it quite a bit. I think it also grows on you, and you enjoy it more after every smoke. Worth a try! 
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