Best Low-Tar Cigarettes in Australia 2026: Dunhill, ESSE & Mevius

Best Low-Tar Cigarettes in Australia 2026: Dunhill, ESSE & Mevius

Quick answer: If you are looking for the best low-tar cigarettes in Australia in 2026, Dunhill Blue 6mg (A$162.50 per carton) is the best overall pick, ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg (A$149.50) carries the lowest tar figure in the current catalogue, Marlboro Platinum Swiss Edition (A$130.00) is the value choice, Esse Lights Super Slim (A$149.50) is the best super-slim classic, and Mevius Lights 8mg (A$188.50) is the smoothest Japanese-style light. All prices below are the live Soulssky carton prices, verified before this guide was published. A carton is 10 packs / 200 sticks. This guide is strictly for adults aged 18 and over.

What “low tar” actually means

“Low tar” describes a cigarette’s tar figure and its lighter, smoother character — it is not a health claim. In Australia, tar and nicotine figures are printed on the pack for adults to read, and words like light, mild and low describe preference only. A low-tar cigarette does not mean lower harm: every cigarette is harmful and addictive, and no style is safer than another. The notes below help adult smokers who are already comparing products choose a style that suits their taste — not a “safer” cigarette.

How we picked these low-tar lines

We compared the low-tar and light-style lines actually in stock at Soulssky, using the tar figures printed on the product names (4mg, 6mg, 8mg), the live Australian-dollar carton price on each product page, and the character of the blend. We left out out-of-stock lines and full-strength products such as Benson & Hedges Special Filter 10mg, which sits at the fuller end of the range.

The low-tar shortlist at a glance

Product	Character	Carton price	Best for
Dunhill Blue 6mg	Premium 6mg, smooth and refined	A$162.50	Best overall
ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg	Super-slim capsule, 4mg	A$149.50	Lowest tar figure
Esse Lights Super Slim	Classic super-slim, light draw	A$149.50	Best super-slim
Marlboro Platinum Swiss Edition	Light, smooth Swiss blend	A$130.00	Best value
Mevius Lights 8mg	Japanese-style light, 8mg	A$188.50	Smoothest light

1. Best overall: Dunhill Blue 6mg — A$162.50

Dunhill Blue 6mg is the pick most adult smokers mean when they ask for a low-tar premium. It carries a 6mg tar figure on the pack, with a smooth, refined draw and a clean tobacco character that stays even from the first puff to the last. At A$162.50 per carton it sits mid-range in the premium aisle, and it is the easiest light Dunhill to recommend because it keeps the premium finish without the fuller body of Dunhill Red 6mg (A$175.50). See the current listing: Dunhill Blue 6mg at Soulssky. For the full Dunhill line-up, browse the Dunhill category page.

2. Lowest tar figure: ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg — A$149.50

If you want the lowest tar figure shown in the current catalogue product names, ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg is it — a 4mg super-slim with a crush capsule that releases a cold mint burst. Uncrushed, it is a light, smooth super-slim; crush the capsule and the mint turns noticeably cooler. At A$149.50 per carton it is also one of the cheapest lines on this list. See the listing: ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg at Soulssky.

3. Best super-slim classic: Esse Lights Super Slim — A$149.50

ESSE is the super-slim specialist, and Esse Lights Super Slim is the mildest, cleanest expression of that style — a narrow super-slim with a light, smooth draw and no capsule to manage. If you want a discreet, low-key light cigarette in the classic ESSE format, this is the one. It is A$149.50 per carton, the same price step as the menthol and capsule ESSE lines. See the listing: Esse Lights Super Slim at Soulssky.

4. Best value: Marlboro Platinum Swiss Edition — A$130.00

Marlboro Platinum Swiss Edition is the cheapest light-style line in the current catalogue at A$130.00 per carton, and it is the smoothest Marlboro in the line-up — a light, silky Swiss-blend interpretation of the brand. It suits smokers who want the Marlboro name with a lighter character and a lower price than Marlboro Red (A$149.50). See the listing: Marlboro Platinum Swiss Edition at Soulssky.

5. Smoothest Japanese-style light: Mevius Lights 8mg — A$188.50

Mevius Lights 8mg is the Japanese-style light at the premium end of the shelf: an 8mg tar figure with Mevius’s signature smoothness and a clean, mild draw. It is the most expensive line on this list at A$188.50 per carton, so it is a choice for smokers who already know they like the Mevius character and want the lightest expression of it. See the listing: Mevius Lights 8mg at Soulssky.

Also worth knowing: Davidoff Gold — A$162.50

If your priority is a premium light with a refined European character, Davidoff Gold (A$162.50 per carton) is the quiet alternative — a light, smooth blend without the harshness of a full-strength line. It is a good second option if the Dunhill or Mevius character is not quite what you want.

How to order a low-tar carton in Australia

• Check the exact product name: light-style lines are sold as cartons of 10 packs (200 sticks) at Soulssky, and all prices are in Australian dollars.
• Confirm stock and the current price on the product page before ordering — prices can change without notice.
• Soulssky ships within Australia only, and orders are for adults 18+. See the Australia Shipping & Delivery Information page for delivery details and the 18+ checkout rules.
• Read the tar and nicotine figures on the pack — they describe the blend, not lower risk.

Our recommendation

For most adult smokers, Dunhill Blue 6mg is the best low-tar cigarette in Australia right now: a genuine 6mg line with premium smoothness at A$162.50. Choose ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg if you want the lowest tar figure in the catalogue or a menthol capsule; Esse Lights Super Slim if you prefer the classic super-slim format; Marlboro Platinum Swiss Edition if price matters most; and Mevius Lights 8mg if you already love the Japanese-style Mevius character.

Adults only (18+). Smoking is harmful and addictive. This guide is for adults in Australia comparing products; it does not encourage anyone to start or continue smoking, and no style of cigarette is safer than another.