The IQOS device is making its way into life. Cigarettes are being replaced by sticks filled with tobacco. Philip Morris International, the largest tobacco company, offers users a large selection of blends with different notes and strengths.
What’s Inside Heets IQOS
IQOS sticks look very similar to traditional cigarettes: a filter and a block filled with pressed tobacco. The tobacco block is half the length of a cigarette.
The resemblance of the sticks to cigarettes is only external. The filter differs in material and manufacturing technology.
The task of the filter is to cool the steam and remove excess moisture. It is made of polylactide, which is a biodegradable material. After using the stick, the biopolymer film becomes denser and darker. Steam goes through several levels of filtration.
The tobacco cylinder contains high-quality tobacco impregnated with glycerin. Since the tobacco does not burn, there is virtually no smell or smoke either. These peculiar heets cigarettes cannot be smoked without an IQOS device.
Of all the sticks produced by Philip Morris, HEETS is the most popular in Russia. They feature an advanced filter with a helium layer. Sticks are packaged in packs of 20. The strength and taste of the sticks are subdivided into brands.
In IQOS heets each user finds something different, not always coinciding with what the manufacturer claims. Many users complain about Russian producers, complaining about the lower quality of the product compared to imported. As for how much nicotine is in the IQOS Heets sticks, the manufacturer claims that the amount is minimal.
Heets Amber
The Amber Label pack features an orange insert. According to the manufacturer, these sticks are characterized by a rich tobacco flavor combined with cocoa, spice, and dried fruit notes. What you can absolutely agree with is that the smell of tobacco prevails. Cocoa and dried fruit are only available to the subtle connoisseur.
According to users, there is also a light woody aroma and reeks of straw. There are those who feel a nutty aftertaste. In consumers are a success, so they quickly disappear from the shelves.
Heets Yellow Selection
The Heets Yellow pack is distinguished by its yellow insert. The manufacturer promises a mild tobacco flavor with spicy notes. There are few supporters of yellow because the promised flavors of IQOS are somewhat different from the real ones. Tobacco with an admixture of straw prevails. Some note a sweetish flavor, that’s probably the spice. I have heard an opinion about the taste of fried bread. This once again confirms the individuality of perception.
Heets Turquoise Selection
The Heets Turquoise Selection features a turquoise insert. In keeping with this cool color, the manufacturer promises the coolness of menthol as the main shade. Spicy notes and tobacco should be added to it. In this case, IQOS tastes as described: tobacco and menthol combined harmoniously in the same blend. Some compare it to Halls candy. Connoisseurs do note the subtle notes of spice.
Heets Purple Selection
The Heets Purple Selection pack has a purple insert, which probably has something to do with the blueberry flavor. The manufacturer promises a flavor of wild berries combined with menthol.
The flavor is as advertised. As a drawback, users note the saturated notes of mint. Opinions differ about the berry flavor. There are flavors of blackberry, someone feels raspberry.
Heets Bronze Selection
The Heets Bronze Selection packet has a brown insert, which indicates the presence of cocoa flavor. The manufacturer also claims a dried fruit flavor. Frankly, it’s a regular tobacco flavor, but it’s much milder than a cigarette flavor.
Some people compare Bronze to Yellow. Bronze IQOS flavored sticks are in demand by fans of traditional flavors without the frills.
Heets Green Zing Selection
The Heets Green Zing selection is distinguished by its green insert. The menthol, according to the manufacturer, is enhanced by citrus and herbal notes. Citrus and spice are what distinguish Green Zing from other menthol varieties.
It is distantly reminiscent of Orbit. Some find the taste of lime in these sticks, some find lemon and even orange. It is safe to say that citrus is present. But the case with spices is a little worse, but their presence would hardly improve the taste.
Heets Tropical Swift Selection
The color of the pack is gray on the front and the rear, on the sides it’s yellow, the brand name is stamped on the tools in yellow. Under the company, the labels for IQOS are recorded in green.
The taste of Heets Tropic by IQOS might suit those who like tropical flavors and food. I pay attention to providing this taste in my repertoire. The taste’s opinion is obviously subjective, and although I chose it, I advise you to try it out yourself.
Heets Gold Selection
Gold Selection is an outstanding style and luxurious design. The packet’s wrapping is white with golden stripes on the sides. When you open the pouch, you will smell freshly harvested tobacco.
Gold Hits has a woody, tobacco-like taste that’s complemented by the flavor of cigarettes. In The Aftertaste of Gold Selection Gets Soft, a lingering sharpness is felt. The effect results from the slow process of roasting tobacco.
Strong Golds are distinguished by their high strength. After the first cigarette, there is no need for a second one.
Heets Slate Selection
The new Heets Slate Selection by IQOS is positioned as soft and subtle. Upon opening the package, we feel tobacco and something fresh, reminiscent of citrus. The smell is not chemical, quite pleasant. While tasting it, you can feel the soft enveloping tobacco with a slight citrus note. I can not say that it is very saturated, but the flavor is good and fruity additive sets it off quite well.
I personally liked it, great option when you want something unobtrusive. The strength of these mini cigarettes is medium, comes in a pack with a gray-blue cap. Slate Selection from Parliament will suit fans of citrus sticks. Goes well with strong black tea and sour coffee.
Heets Purple Wave
HEETS Purple Wave translates to “purple wave” and the color of the pack lives up to its name. The new sticks for IQOS are a mix of tobacco blend, wild berries, and menthol. The scent from the mini cigarettes is also unobtrusive, but more candy-like than the previous one. During the session, the first thing that is felt is the taste of heated tobacco and menthol, and then the berries are revealed.
Notes of blackberry, black currant and something between blueberry and blueberry can be felt. Quite a pleasant combination, the menthol freshness is quite bearable even for me, a lover of this component. The saturation of these mini cigarettes is medium, as well as the strength, but the flavor is very bright. I liked the novelty, for the warmer seasons are great, but in winter they are also good for a change.
In my opinion, Purple Wave is great for fans of berry sticks with menthol freshness. I didn’t like them with coffee, but they go great with tea.
Heets Creations
Four new flavors of HEETS Creations have appeared, and there has been a lot of buzz about them. The flavors themselves are not radically different from existing flavors. Rather, the quality has changed. They have become richer and at the same time softer and more pleasant.
Just like the previous sticks, the flavors and strength are different in color. Externally they are also identical. The color of the pack has changed to black, which gives some elegance to the package. A few words about how HEETS Creations sticks differ.
- The Heets Creations Yugen pack features a purple insert on the packaging. The manufacturer promises a fruity and floral bouquet with a finishing fresh chord. Menthol appears as soon as you open the pack. The floral and fruity taste appears after a few puffs. Reminiscent of Purple, but according to some users, the taste has become worse.
- The Heets Creations APRICITY pack is decorated with an orange insert. Blend with woody and fruity notes, ending with a creamy aftertaste. Fruity notes are more noticeable on the exhale. About midway through, the promised creamy aroma emerges. The aroma is mostly as described.
- Creations Noor is decorated with a terracotta insert. The manufacturer claims a warm nutty flavor, delicate citrus, and fruity notes. Reminiscent of golden IQOS sticks with wood flavor and fresh notes. The smell of tobacco is softened by nutty and citrus notes. Can be rated as pleasant, mild, and unobtrusive.
- Creations Glaze features a green insert. Claims a mix of spices and aromatic herbs with a creamy aftertaste. Reminiscent of Turquoise Heaths or Tic Tacs. Menthol’s rich flavor is accompanied by a slight hint of basil and vanilla. The creamy aftertaste is questionable, not everyone feels it.
In general, the new flavors of IQOS sticks can be described as high-quality, even, balanced blends. Their price is much higher, which discourages users.
Heets IQOS: Flavors and Strength by Color
| Pack color | Name | Taste | Fortress |
| Orange | Amber Label | Tobacco, woody, nutty | Medium |
| Yellow | yellow label | Tobacco | strong |
| Turquoise | Turquoise Label | Menthol | Lungs |
| Violet | purple label | Berries | Lungs |
| Brown | bronze label | Tobacco, cocoa, dried fruits | strong |
| Green | Green Zing | Mint and spices | Lungs |
| Terracotta | Noor Heets | Citrus | Lungs |
| Green | Glaze Heats | fragrant herbs | Medium |
| Orange | Apricity Heets | Warm fruity | Medium |
| Violet | Yugen Heets | fresh floral | strong |
Parliament
There are analogous IQOS sticks, similar to HEETS, but with some differences. Among them are the PARLIAMENT sticks. The gray tobacco-flavored sticks are rated higher than HEETS by some users, although there are no big differences in appearance.
The sticks are styled like Parliament cigarettes. They are equipped with two filters, which reduces the harmful effects on the body. A special technology of cutting tobacco is used in manufacturing.
They differ in the fact that there is a tobacco odor after use. The plus is that the smoke is not as persistent as from cigarettes.
I do not know whether to be sad or not, but Parliament sticks are going out of use. This is also indicated by the fact that the line is not developing.
The question “What are the tastes of the sticks for the IQOS Parliament in terms of strength” sounds irrelevant, since the sticks are represented by only two varieties. Accordingly, there is not much diversity.
Blue: Sticks in a gray pack with a blue inscription are distinguished by high strength. Reminds me of HEETS Yellow Label.
Fresh: Sticks in a gray pack with a green inscription represent a mix of tobacco and mint. The smell of menthol is very intense.
Strength and Flavors of Heets Parliament for IQOS
| Packing color | Name | Taste | Fortress |
| Gray with blue lettering | Blue | Tobacco | strong |
| Gray with green lettering | Fresh | Tobacco | Medium |
Marlboro
The question “What sticks are there for IQOS other than Heaths?” is not quite right. It’s more correct to ask, “What sticks are in competition?” MARLBORO sticks compete with Heaths in many ways. They have a broader line of flavors, unlike Parliament.
They are valued for their high quality, which is what distinguishes Marlboro sticks from others. The only downside is the high price.
Packs of Marlboro sticks differ in colors according to taste. The sticks themselves have the inscription MARLBORO.
Tastes of Marlboro for IQOS
Marlboro Sticks has six original flavors designed for different consumers. The flavors can be divided into four types: traditional, menthol-mint, blueberry, and walnut. It’s hard to say which are better, each flavor is good in its own way.
Each brand has a different color pack. The choice is determined by what color is associated with the flavor.
Balanced regular : The light blue pack of Sticks resembles regular, strong cigarettes. After smoking it leaves a characteristic fart in the throat. Not suitable for beginners.
Blue : The stickers in the blue pack have the traditional rich aroma of tobacco and smoke. Suitable for everyday use, thanks to a harmonious combination of mildness and richness.
Menthol : Sticks of this brand have a green package. They have combined the aroma of tobacco and menthol. Characterized by a bright taste without bitterness. After use, there is a cigarette-like aftertaste and a slight cool aftertaste.
Mint : The color chosen for this brand is light green. The sticks are dominated by a minty aroma, which completely drowns out the tobacco. The taste is reminiscent of Halls candy. Sticks are for the connoisseur.
Purple menthol : The purple color of the pack is associated with the color of blueberries. The blend combines blueberry and mint flavors. In the first minutes of smoking there is a minty aroma, which is replaced by blueberries. After that there is a pleasant coolness.
Smooth regular : The sticks are housed in a gray pack. The smell of tobacco is tinged with a slight nutty aftertaste at the beginning of smoking. Users choose this brand for everyday use.
Table of Marlboro sticks by strength and taste
What are the Marlboro brands in terms of taste and strength? Here is a color breakdown.
| Packing color | Name | Taste | Fortress |
| light blue | Balanced Regular | Tobacco | Strong |
| Blue | Blue | Tobacco | Medium |
| Grey | Smooth Regular | Walnut | Medium |
| Violet | Purple Menthol | Bilberry | Medium |
| light green | mint | Mint | Lungs |
| Green | Menthol | menthol | Lungs |
