Slim vs Super Slim Cigarettes in Australia: ESSE & Mevius Compared

Slim vs Super Slim Cigarettes in Australia: ESSE & Mevius Compared

For adult smokers choosing a narrower cigarette in Australia, “slim” and “super slim” are often treated as the same thing. They are not. The difference in diameter changes how a cigarette feels in the hand, how it draws, and which products and prices are actually available. This guide compares the super-slim ESSE range with the slim-format Mevius Lights and a standard king-size reference, using the current listed carton prices on Soulssky, checked before publication.

Quick comparison

Produkt	Format	Carton price (2026)	Best fit
Esse-Leuchten Super Slim	Super slim, lighter profile	A$149.50	First super slim to try
ESSE Menthol (mechanisch grün) Super Slim	Super slim, menthol	A$149.50	Cool finish in a narrow format
Esse Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg	Super slim with capsule	A$149.50	Menthol capsule flexibility
Mevius Lichter 8mg	Slim Japanese format	A$188.50	Smooth light cigarette
Marlboro Rot	Standard king-size	A$149.50	Full-flavour reference point

What is the difference between slim and super slim?

Standard king-size cigarettes are the widest format in this comparison. Slim cigarettes are noticeably narrower, and super-slim cigarettes are narrower again — the ESSE range is one of the narrowest formats commonly sold. The format changes the physical feel of the cigarette and the draw, and it is part of the reason smokers describe super-slims as lighter and more discreet.

One point needs to be stated plainly: a narrower cigarette is a format preference, not a health benefit. Slim and low-yield labels do not make smoking safe, and the format does not reduce the health risks of smoking.

Super slim options: the ESSE range

ESSE builds its whole range around the super-slim format, so it is the natural place to start. All five currently listed ESSE products on Soulssky are super slim.

• Esse-Leuchten Super Slim — A$149.50 per carton. The lightest-profile entry point: a super-slim cigarette with a mild, smooth character. The usual choice for someone trying the format for the first time.
• ESSE Menthol (mechanisch grün) Super Slim — A$149.50 per carton. The same narrow format with a menthol finish for adults who already know they prefer a cool draw.
• Esse Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg — A$149.50 per carton. A super slim with a menthol capsule, so the intensity of the cool finish can be adjusted by crushing or leaving the capsule.
• ESSE Change Doppelter Apfelminzwein und ESSE Change Double Applemint Orange — A$175.50 each per carton. The premium double-capsule end of the range, pairing applemint with wine or orange notes.

If you want to see the whole family in one place, browse the ESSE cigarette category.

Slim options: Mevius Lights 8mg

Mevius Lichter 8mg is the slim-format reference in this comparison, and it is priced at A$188.50 per carton. Mevius is a Japanese brand known for smooth, refined blends, and the Lights 8mg sits at the lighter end of the Mevius line-up. Compared with the ESSE super-slims it is slightly wider, which gives it a more substantial feel while still being narrower than a standard king-size cigarette.

King-size reference: Marlboro Red

Marlboro Rot is the standard king-size cigarette used here as the opposite end of the spectrum, at A$149.50 per carton. It is a full-flavour classic with a wider format and a stronger, more traditional profile. Choosing between a super slim, a slim and a king-size is mostly about how you want the cigarette to feel and how strong a profile you want — not about which is better.

Which format should you choose?

• Prefer the lightest, most discreet feel: start with Esse-Leuchten Super Slim (A$149.50).
• Prefer a cool, menthol finish in a narrow format: ESSE Menthol Green or, with an adjustable capsule, Esse Change Mint Ice Blast (both A$149.50).
• Want a premium double-capsule super slim: Double Applemint Wine oder Orange (A$175.50).
• Want a smooth slim cigarette with a more substantial feel: Mevius Lichter 8mg (A$188.50).
• Want a full-flavour king-size instead: Marlboro Rot (A$149.50).

Empfehlung: for most adults comparing the two narrow formats, the super-slim ESSE range is the more distinctive choice — it is the narrowest format available and every lighter SKU sits at A$149.50. If you want a slim rather than super slim, Mevius Lights 8mg is the smooth premium pick. The deciding factors are the feel you want and the strength profile, not the price alone.

Buying notes

All prices above are the current listed carton prices on Soulssky — a carton holds 10 packs. Prices and stock change, so re-check the product page before ordering. SoulsSky is an adults-only store: you must be 18 or over, and delivery rules are set out in the Australia shipping and delivery policy.

Gesundheitswarnung

This guide is for adult smokers only. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease and other serious health conditions; quitting reduces these risks. We do not encourage anyone to start smoking or to buy more than they otherwise would, and nothing here should be read as a recommendation to take up the habit.