Menthol Cigarettes in UAE: Esse Menthol, Vogue Frisson, Elegance & More

Menthol cigarettes in the UAE come in three types: blended menthol such as Esse Menthol, Vogue Frisson and Elegance, capsule menthol that clicks in the filter such as Esse Menthol Plus and Chesterfield Purple Remix, and mint variants such as Esse Apple Mint. Most menthol packs sold here are super slim 100mm sticks in packs of 20, and all are legal, tax stamped stock.

Which menthol cigarette brands can you buy in the UAE?

The menthol brands sold in the UAE are Esse Menthol and Esse Menthol Plus, Vogue Frisson Menthe, Elegance Super Slims Menthol, Esse Apple Mint for mint, and Chesterfield Purple Remix for a king size capsule option. Esse and Vogue lead the range, and almost every option is a super slim 100mm cigarette.

This table compares the menthol range on this store by type and format.

The full Esse cigarettes range and the Vogue cigarettes range hold the rest of each brand, including the non menthol variants.

What is the difference between blended menthol and capsule menthol?

Blended menthol is mixed into the tobacco and filter, so the cool taste runs from the first puff to the last at a fixed strength. Capsule menthol starts as a plain cigarette and releases its menthol only when you squeeze the filter bead, so one pack gives you both tastes.

Blended sticks such as Esse Menthol suit smokers who want the same cool smoke every time. Capsule sticks such as Chesterfield Purple Remix suit smokers who share packs or change their mind mid cigarette, because the menthol stays off until the click. Capsules also keep the menthol fresher, since the flavour oil sits sealed in the bead instead of drying into the tobacco.

Menthol or mint: which one tastes cooler?

Menthol tastes cooler and sharper, because menthol itself triggers the cold sensors in your mouth and throat. Mint tastes softer and sweeter, because it is a flavour rather than a cooling agent. Esse Menthol is the icy choice; Esse Apple Mint is the gentle, fruity choice.

That is why menthol smokers describe a cooling draw even at low strength, while mint smokers describe freshness without the chill. If straight menthol feels harsh on your throat, a mint variant keeps the fresh taste with less bite. If you want the full cold effect, stay with a true menthol blend or click a menthol capsule.

Which menthol cigarette is the mildest?

The mildest menthol cigarettes here are the 100mm superslim blends, Vogue Frisson Menthe and Elegance Super Slims Menthol, because a thinner stick burns less tobacco per puff. Esse Menthol is also a light draw. Capsule sticks feel stronger once clicked, so mild smokers should leave the capsule unclicked.

Mildness is about more than menthol: the tar and nicotine printed on each pack decide the real strength of the smoke. Compare the cigarette nicotine and tar numbers on the packs you are choosing between before you decide a menthol cigarette is light just because it tastes cool. Menthol can mask harshness, which makes a strong stick feel smoother than it is.

Which menthol cigarettes are slim?

Almost all of them: Esse Menthol, Esse Menthol Plus and Esse Apple Mint are super slim, and Vogue Frisson Menthe and Elegance Super Slims Menthol are 100mm superslims. The main exception is Chesterfield Purple Remix, a king size capsule stick for smokers who want menthol without the slim format.

Slim menthol is the standard in this market because the big menthol brands, Esse, Vogue and Elegance, build their menthol lines on slim formats. King size smokers have fewer menthol choices and usually land on capsule sticks. The wider slim picture, including non menthol options, is covered in our slim cigarettes guide.

Where can you buy menthol cigarettes in the UAE with delivery?

You can order menthol cigarettes online in the UAE from this store with standard delivery in 2 to 4 hours the same day, express delivery within 1 hour, and free delivery on orders above 300 AED. You must be 18 or older, and you can pay cash or card on delivery.

Standard delivery costs 30 AED and express delivery costs 50 AED, as set out in our same day cigarette delivery in Dubai guide. Menthol brands also sit inside the budget band covered by our cheap cigarettes in Dubai comparison, with Elegance Super Slims Menthol among the lowest priced menthol packs on the store. Start with the lead product, Vogue Frisson Menthe, if a light superslim is what you are after.

Frequently asked questions

What is the strongest menthol cigarette in the UAE?
Esse Menthol Plus is built for the strongest hit, with a stronger menthol capsule than the standard Esse Menthol. Clicking the capsule mid cigarette gives the full cooling effect at once.

Are menthol cigarettes legal in the UAE?
Yes. Menthol cigarettes are sold legally in the UAE by licensed retailers, in tax stamped packs with printed tar and nicotine yields, unlike the European Union and the United Kingdom where menthol cigarettes are banned.

How do you use a capsule menthol cigarette?
Pinch the filter where the bead sits until you feel or hear a click, then smoke as normal. The capsule breaks and releases the menthol into the filter, and you can click it before the first puff or halfway through.

Is Esse Menthol a slim cigarette?
Yes. Esse Menthol is a super slim cigarette from KT&G, like the rest of the Esse menthol range, which includes Esse Menthol Plus and the mint flavoured Esse Apple Mint.

Can menthol cigarettes be delivered the same day in Dubai?
Yes. Standard delivery arrives the same day in 2 to 4 hours, express arrives within 1 hour, and delivery is free on orders above 300 AED.