I am still loving tobacco style flavours. I used to hate menthol cigarettes but am quite partial to a menthol vape now. A good menthol is full of flavour, present on the inhale and exhale and lingers nicely on the palette afterwards.
Thought I felt the same as you do about chasing that elusive smell and after about a month I sampled a cigarette for old times sake and realised my brain was playing tricks on me. I do however like to recreate the idea of anologue smokes with a full and deep flavour to engage my brain in thinking that something is actually happening. I hope I'm making sense, it's been a long day at the office..
I reckon find a great flavour and those feelings will go away
Good luck