ESSE Cigarettes for Night Owls: A Buyer’s Guide in Australia

ESSE Cigarettes for Night Owls: A Buyer's Guide in Australia

Night-time is when many Australian adult smokers think hardest about the cigarette in their hand. After dinner, on the balcony, or during a late shift, the preference usually runs one of two ways: a familiar light smoke that does not overpower, or a cold menthol finish that cuts through the evening. This guide lines up the ESSE range against those two moods, with the current carton prices recorded from the product pages: A$149.50 for the core lines and A$175.50 for the Double Applemint capsules, alongside regular prices of A$230.00 et A$270.00. Prices change, so each product page is the reference.

This guide is written for adults who smoke and want the practical side of the ESSE range after dark: which lines exist, what each one tastes like in record terms, and what the current carton prices are. Every figure is taken from the Soulssky product pages, and nothing here is an encouragement to smoke — it is a record of what the range offers.

The after-dark ESSE shortlist

For a calm, familiar evening smoke, the two unflavoured lines are the practical picks:

• Esse Lights Super Slim — mild, smooth and plain, A$149.50 per carton. The default choice when the evening calls for nothing complicated.
• ESSE Menthol (Vert mécanique) Super Slim — the same light body with a cool menthol capsule, A$149.50 per carton. Best when the night calls for something fresher.

For nights that want a bit more flavour, the capsule range takes over:

• Esse Change Menthe Ice Blast 4mg — the strongest mint in the range, A$149.50 per carton.
• ESSE Change Double Vin de Menthe Pomme — soft wine-and-apple with mint, A$175.50 per carton.
• ESSE Change Double Menthe Pomme Orange — brighter citrus-and-apple with mint, A$175.50 per carton.

Which line fits which kind of night

The table below maps the five lines to the evening situations they are most often chosen for. The prices are the same figures recorded across the product pages, so the flavour column is the only real variable.

ESSE line	Suits this kind of night	Current price	Regular price
Esse Lights Super Slim	Plain, mild, no fuss	A$149.50	A$230.00
ESSE Menthol (Vert mécanique) Super Slim	Cool but light finish	A$149.50	A$230.00
Esse Change Menthe Ice Blast 4mg	Strong cold mint	A$149.50	A$230.00
ESSE Change Double Vin de Menthe Pomme	Soft fruit and wine mood	A$175.50	A$270.00
ESSE Change Double Menthe Pomme Orange	Brighter citrus mood	A$175.50	A$270.00

The wine line is the softer of the two fruit capsules — apple and wine with a menthol undertone — which is why it tends to surface in the later, quieter part of the evening.

Why capsule menthol suits evening sessions

The practical advantage of a capsule cigarette at night is choice. A plain smoke stays plain; a capsule smoke can be started light and finished with the capsule crushed for a colder draw. For adults who smoke slowly in the evening, that flexibility is genuinely useful.

The menthol ESSE lines are mild enough that the cooling character does not overwhelm, which keeps them suitable for the quieter moments of the day rather than the bright morning rush. Mint Ice Blast sits a step colder again, and the two Applemint lines wrap the cold finish inside a fruit flavour. Between the five lines, the evening covers everything from plain and mild to cold and fruity.

How night-time shoppers choose cartons

Australian adults who smoke regularly compare cartons because the excise structure makes single packs expensive — commonly between A$35 and A$55. A carton holds ten packs, and the ESSE carton prices above are the numbers shoppers compare.

Late-night choosers tend to prioritise certainty over novelty: a known carton price, a brand they already understand, and a flavour direction they can predict. That is exactly what the ESSE range provides, since every line shares the same slim body and the difference is confined to flavour. Once an adult knows which flavour direction fits the evening, the rest of the decision is already made.

The Menthol (Mechanical Green) line is the cool-but-light middle ground of the range, and the pack most often described as the evening default when a menthol mood needs to stay subtle.

Keeping it simple after hours

For the full picture of the five lines, the ESSE super slim range guide covers the layout in one read, and the ESSE 2026 price guide lists every carton price. The Mevius 2026 price guide is useful for adults who also want a second brand in the same weight class for comparison. The short version is: Lights for plain, Menthol for cool, Mint Ice Blast for strong mint, and the two Applemint capsules when the mood wants fruit.

Night-owl ESSE FAQ

Which ESSE line is best late at night?

It depends on mood: Lights for plain and mild, Menthol or Mint Ice Blast for a cold finish, and the Applemint capsules for fruit flavour.

Are ESSE cartons the same price at night?

Price does not vary by time of day; the current record is A$149.50 for the core lines and A$175.50 for the Double Applemint lines.

Can a capsule line be smoked without crushing the capsule?

Yes, all ESSE Change lines smoke like a light cigarette until the capsule is crushed.

Adults 18+ only. Smoking causes serious health risks — for support quitting, call Quitline on 13 78 48. Prices shown are a record from the product page at the time of writing and may change; always check the product page for current figures.