If you are an Australian adult comparing menthol capsule cigarettes online, two Japanese-market products often end up side by side: Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg and MEVIUS Option Purple 8. Both are crushable-capsule menthol cigarettes with an 8mg strength step, both are sold at Vaqlino as one carton containing 10 packs, and both are usually in stock. This guide compares the two cartons — what each name means, how the flavour profiles differ, what each carton currently costs, and how to decide between them.
Adults 18+ only. Tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive, and smoking causes serious health harm. This article is a factual product comparison; it is not health advice, a reduced-risk claim, or a recommendation to smoke.
Product details in this article were checked on 8 August 2026. Prices, stock and product names can change, so the current product page remains authoritative at checkout.
The two cartons at a glance
Vaqlino lists every product as one carton of 10 packs, and each product name states the exact variant. These were the live listings on 8 August 2026:
| Product name | Flavour position | Sale price | Regular price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) | Ice menthol with crushable cooling capsule | A$255.00 | A$300.00 | In stock |
| MEVIUS Option Purple 8 | Menthol with fruit-flavoured capsule | A$229.50 | A$270.00 | In stock |
Both cartons were in stock at the time of checking, and both show a sale price alongside the regular price. All prices are in Australian dollars. The Marlboro carton is the more expensive of the two at regular price, while the Mevius carton is the lower-priced option.
What is Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan)?
Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg is a Japanese-market Marlboro from Philip Morris, and the “Japan” in the name points to that edition. Retailers of the Japanese line describe Ice Blast as a menthol cigarette with a crushable cooling capsule in the filter: before the capsule is crushed you get the menthol base, and after crushing you get the stronger ice burst. The “Mega” step and the “8mg” strength label mark the stronger end of the Ice Blast range, and the pack uses the blue colour scheme of the Ice Blast line. At Vaqlino it is listed at A$300.00 regular (A$255.00 sale) on the Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg carton page.
What is Mevius Option Purple 8?
Mevius is the cigarette brand of Japan Tobacco, renamed from Mild Seven in 2013. The Option line is the menthol capsule family: retailers of the Japanese-market line describe Mevius Option cigarettes as menthol cigarettes with a crushable, fruit-flavoured capsule in the filter, and the “8” is the strength step used across the line (8mg) — the same strength family as MEVIUS Lights 8mg. The “Purple” part is the variant name for this particular option. Mevius Option Purple 8 delivers a smooth menthol base with a sweet berry flavour burst from the capsule. At Vaqlino it is listed at A$270.00 regular (A$229.50 sale) on the MEVIUS Option Purple 8 carton page.
Key differences between the two cartons
- Flavour focus: Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8 is built around the cooling ice-menthol burst, while Mevius Option Purple 8 is built around a smooth menthol base with a sweet berry fruit burst from the capsule.
- Brand origin: Marlboro is a Philip Morris brand; Mevius is a Japan Tobacco brand.
- Strength step: both carry the 8mg strength step; Mevius describes the Option Purple position as smooth and light within its range, while the Ice Blast Mega 8 is marketed as the stronger ice option.
- Pack design: Ice Blast Mega 8 uses the blue Ice Blast pack; Mevius Option Purple 8 uses the purple Option pack.
- Price at Vaqlino: Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg is A$300.00 regular (A$255.00 sale); Mevius Option Purple 8 is A$270.00 regular (A$229.50 sale).
Which one should you choose?
Choosing between the two is a flavour-profile and budget decision, not a health decision. Start from the flavour you usually look for:
- If you want the ice and menthol burst as the main event, start with the Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg carton.
- If you prefer a smooth menthol base with a fruity capsule, the MEVIUS Option Purple 8 carton is the one to compare.
- If price matters, the Mevius carton is A$30.00 lower at regular price (A$270.00 vs A$300.00) and A$25.50 lower on the current sale prices (A$229.50 vs A$255.00).
Then match the exact product name before you order. Similar names are separate products, and a flavour variant is not the same as a different strength step. If you are also weighing the strength side of the range, the Mevius 8mg family (MEVIUS Lights 8mg and MEVIUS Option Purple 8) and the Mild MEVIUS 10mg Hard Pack are all listed in the same brand category.
Buying Japanese menthol capsule cigarettes in Australia
Shoppers looking for mevius cigarettes australia will find the Mevius cartons together in the Mevius brand category, alongside MEVIUS Lights 8mg and Mild MEVIUS 10mg Hard Pack. The Marlboro cartons — including Marlboro Red and the Japan editions such as Ice Blast Mega 8mg — are listed in the Marlboro brand category. Vaqlino sells to Australian adults aged 18 and over only and delivers within Australia. Browse the full range at the Vaqlino shop and confirm the exact product name, price and stock on the live product page before checkout.
Bottom line
Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) and MEVIUS Option Purple 8 are two different 8mg Japanese menthol capsule cartons: the Marlboro is the ice-focused, blue-pack option with a cooling capsule, priced at A$300.00 regular (A$255.00 sale); the Mevius is the smooth menthol base with a sweet berry capsule, priced at A$270.00 regular (A$229.50 sale). Both are sold as one carton of 10 packs and both were in stock at the time of writing. Choose by flavour profile and budget, confirm the exact product name on the product page, and remember that a flavour classification is not a health claim.