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Sep 10, 2024
Comparing Heated Tobacco, E-Cigarette, and Vape Smells Against Cigarettes
As an adult smoker, you are aware of the lingering smell that cigarette smoke produces. It hangs around the house, in your hair, clothes and on furniture. For any smoker switching from continuing to smoke cigarettes to a smoke-free device, learning about other products’ smell - and whether it is a better alternative than cigarettes – may be of interest.
Smoke-free: Less smell?
Cigarette smell is highly noticeable and can affect your surroundings. It is a common problem smokers are familiar with, and there are reasons why cigarettes produce an odour when lit. Through combustion - the act of burning - cigarettes leave a residue, and this can stick to everything it touches including clothes, and even hair and skin. The smell does not just hang around while you are smoking, either. The odour may linger for hours after a cigarette is extinguished, impacting your home.
The smell of cigarettes remains. Smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke and don't like cigarette smoke smell should consider one of the many scientifically substantiated smoke-free options that are now available like IQOS. Cigarettes expose others to smoke - IQOS doesn't. IQOS doesn't produce smoke or second-hand smoke. It produces vapour, resulting in less impact to the air around you and others.
So, the answer to the question is yes, scientifically substantiated smoke-free products such as IQOS do generate less smell.
Important information: IQOS is not risk-free for you or others around you.
Smoke-free benefits: Smells
If you’re an adult smoker looking for a heated tobacco product - one that uses real tobacco, but are worried about cigarette smoke smell, you might like to know that IQOS heats the tobacco instead of burning it.
So does heated tobacco smell?
IQOS produces less smell and leaves less lingering odour. IQOS does not generate smoke and leaves less scent on furniture and fabric. As IQOS produces less smell, it is less likely to bother people around you.
The new IQOS ILUMA utilises the SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™. This system heats tobacco instead of burning it. IQOS ILUMA does not produce ash. Many consumers agree that IQOS ILUMA produces no bad odour.* It is important to note that IQOS ILUMA is not risk-free and provides nicotine, which is addictive.
*96% agreement amongst 2,180 adult consumers in Ukraine, Canada, Italy and the Czech.
The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. IQOS are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
Do e-cigarettes/vapes smell?
E-cigarettes, or vapes, are a type of smoke-free alternative with many product types, features, and customisations available. The fact that there is such a wide range of e-cigarette/vape devices is one of the benefits that adult users enjoy.
E-cigarettes/vapes are battery-powered devices that work by heating a liquid, called e-liquid, that contain flavourings and nicotine. While no real tobacco is consumed, e-liquids can be found in countless flavours, including tobacco flavour, but doesn’t actually use real tobacco. When the e-liquid heats up, it vapourizes, and creates an aerosol.
Whether you have been wondering about e-cigarette/vape smells or asking do e-cigarette/vape or heated tobacco products smell as much as cigarettes, you should know there are smoke-free alternatives that can generate less smell than cigarettes.
The best choice for a smoker or nicotine user is to stop nicotine and tobacco altogether. These alternatives should only be considered for adult smokers or nicotine users who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products.
(Disclaimer: This article is for general information and educational purposes. Some of the information in this article is based on external, third-party sources and we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information.)
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