Best Menthol Cigarettes in Australia: Marlboro, ESSE & Mevius (2026)

Best Menthol Cigarettes in Australia: Marlboro, ESSE & Mevius (2026)

Menthol cigarettes are one of the most searched categories among Australian adult smokers, and the choice is wider than it first looks. Some menthols are crush-capsule designs where you control the mint hit yourself; others are ready-mentholated blends. Some come as ultra-slim super slims, others as full king-size smokes. Prices also vary by more than A$45 per carton across the brands that are actually in stock.

This guide compares the menthol cigarettes currently available at Soulssky, with real carton prices in Australian dollars, so you can match a product to the way you actually smoke. All products below are for adults 18+ only.

Best menthol cigarettes in Australia at a glance

Product	Format	Menthol style	Carton price	Best for
Marlboro Ice Blast	King-size capsule	Classic capsule mint	A$149.50	Best overall
ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim	Super slim	Smooth ready menthol	A$149.50	Best super-slim menthol
Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan)	King-size capsule	Stronger 8mg mint	A$195.00	Best strong menthol
Marlboro Double Blast	Double capsule	Two crush capsules	A$195.00	Best double-capsule menthol
Mevius Premium Blueberry Blast Menthol	King-size capsule	Blueberry + menthol	A$182.00	Best flavoured menthol
ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg	Super slim capsule	Light 4mg mint	A$149.50	Best light capsule option

Prices are the current per-carton prices on the Soulssky storefront and can change, so check the product page before you order.

1. Marlboro Ice Blast — best overall

If you want one menthol that does everything well, Marlboro Ice Blast is the safest starting point. It is a king-size cigarette with a menthol capsule in the filter: smoke it as-is for a mild cooling note, then crush the capsule for a noticeably stronger mint hit. That flexibility makes it the pick for smokers who are not sure how much menthol they want. At A$149.50 per carton it is also one of the cheapest menthol options on this list.

2. ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim — best super-slim menthol

ESSE built its reputation on ultra-slim cigarettes, and the ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim is the menthol version of that formula. The slim body means a lighter, smoother draw, and the menthol is blended in rather than delivered by a capsule, so the flavour stays even from the first puff to the last. At A$149.50 per carton it suits smokers who want a discreet, elegant menthol rather than a heavy mint blast. See the full ESSE range in the cigarette category for the other super-slim options.

3. Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) — best strong menthol

The Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) is the stronger member of the Ice Blast family. The 8mg tar level gives it more body than the standard Ice Blast, and the Japanese-market blend keeps the menthol clean rather than syrupy. If you find regular menthol capsules too light and want a cold hit with real throat presence, this is the one to compare first — at A$195.00 per carton it costs more, but it sits in a different strength class.

4. Marlboro Double Blast — best double-capsule menthol

Marlboro Double Blast takes the capsule idea one step further with two crush capsules in the filter. You can smoke with both intact, crush one for a menthol lift, or crush both for the full double-mint experience. That makes it the most customisable menthol on this list, and at A$195.00 per carton it is priced for smokers who treat menthol as their daily style rather than an occasional change.

5. Mevius Premium Blueberry Blast Menthol — best flavoured menthol

If you want menthol with a fruit edge, the Mevius Premium Blueberry Blast Menthol Option Purple 8 is the standout. It pairs a Japanese-style smooth tobacco blend with a blueberry-infused menthol capsule, so crushing the capsule changes both the coolness and the flavour profile. At A$182.00 per carton it is the middle-priced option here, and the right pick for smokers who found plain menthols one-dimensional. For the wider family of smooth Japanese-style options, browse the Mevius category page.

6. ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg — best light capsule option

The ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg is a super-slim capsule cigarette with a gentle 4mg profile. It delivers the cooling capsule effect in a lighter format, which makes it a good middle step for smokers moving from non-menthol to menthol, or for anyone who wants mint without the heavier tar levels of full-strength menthols. At A$149.50 per carton it matches the cheapest prices on this list.

Buying notes for Australian adults

• All Soulssky cigarettes are sold by the carton (10 packs per carton), and delivery is available across Australia — check the shipping and delivery information before ordering.
• Prices above are the current storefront carton prices in AUD; they can change, and stock levels vary by product.
• Menthol cigarettes are for adults 18 years and over only. Orders require age verification.
• Smoking is harmful to your health and causes addiction, heart disease, lung disease and cancer. This guide is for information only — we do not encourage anyone to start or continue smoking.

Bottom line: which menthol should you choose?

For most smokers, Marlboro Ice Blast is the best overall menthol in Australia: familiar, flexible, and the best value at A$149.50. Prefer a slim, even menthol? Choose the ESSE Menthol Super Slim. Want maximum cold with real strength? The Ice Blast Mega 8mg is the stronger pick. If flavour matters as much as coolness, the Mevius Blueberry Blast is the flavoured standout, while the Marlboro Double Blast is the most customisable. Whatever you choose, check the current product page for price and stock, and remember: 18+ only, and smoking is harmful to your health.