This article provides general information for Canadian adults. Product availability, pricing, delivery estimates and provincial requirements may change.
What are the best menthol native cigarettes in Canada? Canadian Menthol is the best starting point for adults who want a traditional menthol cigarette in a standard King Size format. Pop N’ Smoke Menthol is the better choice for a classic menthol profile in a compact slim cigarette, while Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint provides the coldest and sharpest mint-forward experience of the three.
These products are not direct equivalents. Canadian Menthol contains 20 cigarettes per pack and 200 cigarettes per carton. Pop N’ Smoke Menthol and Icy Mint contain 10 slim cigarettes per pack and 100 cigarettes per carton.
That difference affects the smoking format, carton quantity, price per cigarette and overall buying decision.
Product details and prices checked: July 2026. Prices, product descriptions, availability, legal requirements and destination eligibility can change. Confirm the live product page and obtain qualified legal advice where necessary.
Quick answer:
- Best traditional menthol: Canadian Menthol
- Best classic menthol slim: Pop N’ Smoke Menthol
- Best for the coldest mint finish: Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint
- Best standard-carton value: Canadian Menthol
- Best compact format: Pop N’ Smoke Menthol or Icy Mint
- Best first choice for established menthol smokers: Canadian Menthol
Important: Menthol and mint cooling can make cigarette smoke feel different, but they do not make combustible tobacco safer. This guide compares flavour, cooling, draw, format and value only.
| Comparison | Canadian Menthol | Pop N’ Smoke Menthol | Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main profile | Traditional menthol over a standard tobacco base | Classic menthol in a compact slim format | Colder and sharper mint-forward slim |
| Cooling impression | Balanced | Clean and classic | Coldest of the three |
| Tobacco presence | Most noticeable | Present but secondary to menthol | Most restrained beneath mint |
| Draw | Standard King Size draw | Compact slim draw | Crisp slim draw |
| Finish | Cool with underlying tobacco character | Clean classic menthol finish | Sharp, cold mint finish |
| Pack format | 20-cigarette King Size pack | 10-cigarette slim pack | 10-cigarette slim pack |
| Carton size | 200 cigarettes | 100 cigarettes | 100 cigarettes |
| Best for | Adults wanting a traditional menthol carton | Adults wanting classic menthol in a slim format | Adults prioritizing cold mint intensity |
This is a subjective flavour and format comparison. Cooling perception can vary between adult smokers.
Menthol and mint are closely related search terms, but adult smokers often use them to describe slightly different cigarette profiles.
A traditional menthol cigarette combines tobacco character with a cooling, mint-style sensation. The menthol usually remains present throughout the cigarette without completely replacing the tobacco profile.
Canadian Menthol and Pop N’ Smoke Menthol both fit this broad description, although their formats are very different.
A mint-forward cigarette places more emphasis on the cold flavour and crisp finish. The tobacco character may feel less central.
Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint is the clearest mint-forward product in this comparison.
A colder cigarette does not necessarily contain more nicotine or provide a stronger tobacco profile. Cooling level, tobacco body and nicotine exposure are separate characteristics.
Canadian Menthol is the best starting point for an adult who wants a traditional menthol native cigarette rather than a flavoured specialty slim.
It uses the same standard format as the other Canadian brand products:
The opening combines a cool menthol sensation with a noticeable tobacco base. It feels more like a traditional cigarette than either Pop N’ Smoke option because it uses a standard King Size format and retains more tobacco character.
The cooling remains present through the middle rather than appearing only at the beginning. The finish is cool and mint-style but less sharply cold than Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint.
Canadian Menthol is the strongest starting point when you:
Canadian Menthol is less compact and less flavour-specialized than the Pop N’ Smoke products. Adults wanting a slim cigarette or a sharper mint finish may prefer Pop N’ Smoke Menthol or Icy Mint.
Pop N’ Smoke Menthol is the best option for adults who want recognizable menthol cooling in a smaller, slimmer and more specialty-oriented format.
Its format differs substantially from Canadian Menthol:
The opening is cool, clean and clearly menthol-forward. The slim format creates a more compact draw than a standard King Size cigarette.
The flavour is less sharp than Icy Mint and more familiar to an adult who thinks of menthol as balanced mint cooling rather than an icy flavour blast.
It is the better starting point when you:
A Pop N’ Smoke carton contains only 100 cigarettes, which is half the count of a Canadian Menthol carton. The price per cigarette is therefore substantially higher.
Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint is the coldest and most mint-forward product in this comparison.
It shares the Pop N’ Smoke slim format:
The first impression is cold mint rather than tobacco. The flavour is sharper and more immediate than Pop N’ Smoke Menthol.
The slim cigarette format reinforces the compact, clean sensation. Adults who want a standard traditional menthol experience may find it too flavour-forward, while adults prioritizing cold mint may prefer it immediately.
It is the better starting point when you:
Icy Mint may feel too cold or too flavour-forward for someone seeking a traditional Canadian menthol cigarette. Canadian Menthol or Pop N’ Smoke Menthol will usually be the safer first comparison for that preference.
The Icy Mint product is sometimes searched as the “Chanel pack” because of its packaging appearance. Pop N’ Smoke is the cigarette brand. Native Nicotine is not affiliated with Chanel, and the product should be identified primarily by its actual Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint name.
| Comparison | Pop N’ Smoke Menthol | Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Primary flavour | Classic menthol | Cold, sharp mint |
| Cooling | Balanced and clean | Stronger and more immediate |
| Tobacco presence | More noticeable | More restrained beneath the mint |
| Finish | Traditional cool finish | Crisper and colder finish |
| Best for | Adults who already prefer classic menthol | Adults who specifically want intense mint cooling |
| Pack and carton format | 10-pack slim / 100-cigarette carton | 10-pack slim / 100-cigarette carton |
| Current pricing | Same Pop N’ Smoke quantity ladder | Same Pop N’ Smoke quantity ladder |
Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint provides the strongest perceived cooling of these three products.
A practical cooling order is:
This is a subjective flavour ranking, not a laboratory measurement. Individual sensitivity to menthol and mint varies.
| Feature | Canadian Menthol | Pop N’ Smoke Menthol and Icy Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Cigarette format | Standard King Size | Slim |
| Cigarettes per pack | 20 | 10 |
| Packs per carton | 10 | 10 |
| Cigarettes per carton | 200 | 100 |
| General experience | Traditional everyday menthol cigarette | Compact specialty menthol or mint cigarette |
| Primary value | Quantity and standard-carton value | Flavour and slim format |
Read How Many Cigarettes Are in a Pack or Carton in Canada? for a complete count comparison.
| Quantity | Canadian Menthol | Pop N’ Smoke Menthol | Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pack | $5.99 / 20 cigarettes | $6.99 / 10 cigarettes | $6.99 / 10 cigarettes |
| 5 Packs | $27.45 / 100 cigarettes | $32.45 / 50 cigarettes | $32.45 / 50 cigarettes |
| 1 Carton | $49 / 200 cigarettes | $59.90 / 100 cigarettes | $59.90 / 100 cigarettes |
| 5 Cartons | $225 / 1,000 cigarettes | $274.50 / 500 cigarettes | $274.50 / 500 cigarettes |
| 10 Cartons | $390 / 2,000 cigarettes | $499 / 1,000 cigarettes | $499 / 1,000 cigarettes |
Prices checked July 2026. Confirm the live selected variation before ordering.
The Pop N’ Smoke products cost more per cigarette because they are specialty flavoured slim cigarettes sold in smaller packs and cartons.
Canadian Menthol provides twice as many cigarettes per carton at a lower total carton price. It is the clear unit-price winner.
Pop N’ Smoke Menthol is better understood as a format and flavour purchase rather than a lowest-cost cigarette. Its value lies in the compact slim construction and classic menthol profile.
Icy Mint uses the same price structure as Pop N’ Smoke Menthol. It provides better personal value when maximum cooling is the main reason for buying the product.
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| Your main priority | Best starting point | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional menthol cigarette | Canadian Menthol | Standard format with tobacco and menthol balance |
| Best price per cigarette | Canadian Menthol | 200-cigarette carton at the standard carton price |
| Classic menthol slim | Pop N’ Smoke Menthol | Balanced menthol in a compact format |
| Coldest mint sensation | Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint | Sharpest and most mint-forward finish |
| Most tobacco character | Canadian Menthol | Traditional cigarette profile beneath the cooling |
| Least tobacco-forward finish | Icy Mint | Cold mint is the main characteristic |
| Compact 10-cigarette pack | Either Pop N’ Smoke option | Both use the specialty slim format |
| You are unsure | Start with smaller quantities | Compare cooling and format before buying cartons |
Health Canada states that the manufacture and sale of cigarettes containing menthol have been prohibited in Canada since October 2, 2017.
Native Nicotine currently lists Canadian Menthol, Pop N’ Smoke Menthol and Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint for sale. However, the presence of a product listing does not by itself establish the legality of every product, seller, manufacturing arrangement, shipment or destination.
This article does not provide legal advice or claim that a broad exemption automatically applies. Before publishing categorical statements about legality, treaty rights or menthol exemptions, obtain advice from qualified Canadian tobacco and Indigenous-rights counsel.
Adult customers should also review current:
Read the Native Cigarettes Legal Guide for broader context, but do not treat general website information as a substitute for legal advice.
This is the largest practical difference.
Do not compare carton prices without checking the total quantity:
A pack comparison reduces the risk of buying a full carton whose cooling level or format does not suit you.
| Characteristic | What to record |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Balanced, pronounced or very cold |
| Flavour direction | Traditional menthol or sharper mint |
| Tobacco body | Noticeable, restrained or minimal beneath cooling |
| Draw | Standard, compact or crisp |
| Finish | Cool, clean, sharp or lingering |
| Format | Standard King Size or slim |
| Overall fit | Would you reorder it? |
Use the product reviews page and look for comments linked to the exact product. Canadian Menthol reviews should not automatically be applied to Pop N’ Smoke Menthol or Icy Mint.
Review the product page, shipping policy and applicable legal requirements before ordering.
Canadian Menthol is the best general starting point for adults wanting a traditional menthol cigarette in a standard 20-pack and 200-cigarette carton. Pop N’ Smoke Menthol is better for slim-cigarette buyers, while Icy Mint is best for stronger mint cooling.
Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint provides the coldest and sharpest perceived mint finish of the three products compared here.
Canadian Menthol retains the most noticeable traditional tobacco character beneath the cooling sensation.
Menthol provides a more classic and balanced cooling profile. Icy Mint is colder, sharper and more mint-forward.
Icy Mint generally feels colder, but that does not establish higher nicotine delivery or a stronger tobacco profile.
Pop N’ Smoke Menthol is the more familiar starting point for an established menthol smoker. Choose Icy Mint only when stronger cold-mint flavour is the priority.
Each pack currently contains 20 cigarettes. One carton contains 10 packs and 200 cigarettes.
Each pack contains 10 slim cigarettes. One carton contains 10 packs and 100 cigarettes.
Each pack contains 10 slim cigarettes. One carton contains 100 cigarettes total.
Current pricing begins at $5.99 per pack and $49 for one 200-cigarette carton. Confirm the live product page.
Current pricing begins at $6.99 per 10-cigarette pack and $59.90 per 100-cigarette carton.
Icy Mint currently uses the same Pop N’ Smoke pricing: $6.99 per pack and $59.90 per carton at the single-carton level.
It is a specialty flavoured slim line with smaller 10-cigarette packs and 100-cigarette cartons. Canadian Menthol uses a standard 200-cigarette carton.
Canadian Menthol offers the lowest current cost per cigarette and the largest carton quantity.
No. It is a slim cigarette in a compact 10-cigarette pack.
Some shoppers use that phrase because of the packaging appearance. The actual cigarette brand is Pop N’ Smoke, and the product variant is Icy Mint. Native Nicotine is not affiliated with Chanel.
No. Cooling and reduced perceived harshness do not make combustible cigarettes safe or establish reduced health risk.
Health Canada states that the manufacture and sale of cigarettes containing menthol have been prohibited since October 2, 2017. Product-specific legal questions require qualified Canadian legal advice.
Products can generally be added to the same shopping cart when they are currently available. Bundle eligibility may differ, so review the live bundle and product pages.
Compare Canadian Lights or Playfare Light when you want a smoother cigarette without mint or menthol flavour.
The best menthol native cigarette depends on the experience you are looking for:
Do not compare carton prices without checking the cigarette count. Canadian Menthol contains twice as many cigarettes per carton as either Pop N’ Smoke option.
Start with smaller quantities when the format or cooling level is unfamiliar, and confirm current legal requirements before ordering.
Ready to compare them? Shop Canadian Menthol, view Pop N’ Smoke Menthol, compare Pop N’ Smoke Icy Mint, or browse all current menthol cigarette products.
This guide is intended only for Canadian adults of legal smoking age. Nicotine is addictive, and all combustible tobacco products carry serious health risks. Cooling, flavour, draw and strength descriptions are subjective and do not imply reduced harm. Federal and provincial rules may restrict menthol products. Obtain qualified legal advice before relying on any exemption or legality claim.
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