Syrian is definitely not as prevalent. Orientals are more noticeable early. Still a pleasant blend. I have a couple of tins remaining and plan on smoking soon. IMHO doesnt need any additional aging.How is this blend holding up with age on it? I have some tins from 2009 and I’m worried that the Syrian Latakia has softened too much. This was one of the first blends that really wowed me when I first started smoking a pipe.