Do vapes and heated tobacco systems give the same tobacco experience as cigarettes

Are you an adult smoker looking to switch to smoke-free alternatives from cigarettes, but you still have questions about tobacco experience that are holding you back? One of the first things to understand is that the experience of smoking cigarettes vs vaping or heated tobacco products will differ from what you are used to.

Do cigarettes, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products all contain tobacco?

E-cigarettes do not contain real tobacco. They are battery-powered devices that heat up and vaporize an e-liquid containing flavour and nicotine. As a result, the e-liquid itself doesn’t contain real tobacco, though there are many of them that are tobacco-flavoured.

On the other hand, heated tobacco products heat up specially-made sticks that contain tobacco, allowing the adult user to have the experience of real tobacco that is heated instead of burnt as it would with a cigarette.

The IQOS ILUMA heated tobacco devices are used with specially-designed tobacco sticks, which come in a large variety of blends, from rich and intense, to mellow and balanced. Do vapes/e-cigarettes provide the same experience as cigarettes?

For the reason that vapes or e-cigarettes utilize e-liquid and not real tobacco, the experience one gets from vaping vs cigarettes will differ.

Does heated tobacco provide the same experience as a cigarette?

IQOS heated tobacco delivers cigarette-like experience and real tobacco taste, which is not the exact same as a cigarette.

Crucially, IQOS heats tobacco instead of burning it - that is the main difference of the device, which makes it a better alternative in comparison to continued smoking. The absence of burning and smoke from heated tobacco results in experience differences compared to cigarettes.

How else is the e-cigarette and heated tobacco experience different to that of smoking cigarettes?

There are some additional changes to expect if you are considering switching from smoking to vaping or heated tobacco.

One of these changes to anticipate is routine. For example, heated tobacco devices require charging and general maintenance to ensure that your device stays in good working condition.

One of the biggest changes that you might experience when switching to e-cigarettes or heated tobacco from smoking cigarettes, is all the benefits that come with a smoke-free alternative.

In the case of IQOS, there is no combustion. No combustion means no tar*, no ash and less lingering smell than cigarettes.

*“Tar” is the residue from cigarette smoke after a cigarette is burned.

Which smoke free alternative is for me: vapes or heated tobacco devices?

IQOS ILUMA is our No1 proposal if you want to have real tobacco experience without tar, ash or lingering smell. However, if you’re looking for other tastes, e-cigarette fits you better.

The technologies used in e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are ultimately different, making the end experience for the adult user different as well. E-cigarettes can be an option for adult smokers who are looking for a completely new experience, while heated tobacco devices allow for a real tobacco experience.

The best option is to quit use altogether. However, for those adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, switching completely to smoke-free alternatives is a better choice than continuing to smoke cigarettes.

Important information: IQOS is not risk-free. It contains nicotine, which is addictive.