Not every RELX Pod Pro 2 flavor hits the same way. A 5% Watermelon Ice and a 5% Mint Freeze can both land in your hand, but one feels like biting into fruit and the other feels like a blast of arctic air down your throat. Nicotine percentage tells you almost nothing about that difference, which is exactly why most buying guides in the UAE get this wrong. This guide ranks the most widely available RELX Pod Pro 2 flavors in the UAE on an editorial Intensity Scale from 1 to 12, built from sweetness, cooling power, and throat hit, so you can pick a pod based on how it actually feels, not just what percentage is printed on the box.
Pod Pro 2 Quick Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| E-liquid capacity | 1.9ml |
| Coil | FEELM ceramic |
| Coil resistance | ~1.2Ω |
| Puffs per pod | ~650 |
| Consistency | Same across all flavors and nicotine strengths |
| Nicotine strength availability | Varies by flavor and UAE retailer stock |
These specs stay the same across every flavor and nicotine strength, so any difference in how “strong” a pod feels comes entirely from the e-liquid formulation, not the hardware. Not every flavor is available in all nicotine strengths, though; availability depends on the flavor and on UAE retailer stock.
What’s the Difference Between Mild and Strong RELX Flavors?
Mild RELX Pod Pro 2 flavors (rank 1–4) have low cooling agents, gentle sweetness, and usually run on 1.55% or 3% nicotine, think Jasmine Green Tea or Honeydew Melon. Strong flavors (rank 9–12) combine high menthol concentration with 5% nicotine salt, delivering a sharp throat hit and intense cooling, with Menthol Xtra and Mint Freeze sitting at the top. The difference isn’t just nicotine strength; it’s how sweetness, cooling, and throat hit combine in each pod.
Top 3 Mild, Medium & Strong Flavors
| Tier | #1 | #2 | #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mildest | Jasmine Green Tea (3%) | Honeydew Melon (3%) | Strawberry Burst (3%) |
| 🟡 Medium | Watermelon Ice (3%) | Mango (3%) | Longjing Ice Tea (3%) |
| 🔴 Strongest | Mint Freeze (5%) | Menthol Xtra (5%) | Rich Tobacco (5%) |
If you’re switching from cigarettes and used to smoke a pack a day, start at the Medium tier and work up. If you’re a light or social smoker, Mild flavors will feel closer to what you’re used to without the harsh throat hit.
What Actually Determines Flavor Intensity
Four separate factors stack together to create what vapers describe as “strength,” and most UAE retailer blogs only mention one of them (nicotine %). Here’s the full picture:
Nicotine concentration
RELX Pod Pro 2 pods sold in the UAE come in three strengths: 1.55%, 3%, and 5% nicotine salt (15.5mg/mL, 30mg/mL, and 50mg/mL). Nicotine salts hit the throat differently than freebase nicotine, they’re smoother at the same strength, which is why a 5% RELX pod doesn’t feel as harsh as a 5% freebase e-liquid would.
Menthol and cooling agents
This is the biggest driver of perceived “strength” and has nothing to do with nicotine. Flavors like Mint Freeze and Menthol Xtra use concentrated cooling agents that trigger cold receptors in your mouth and throat. RELX doesn’t publicly disclose the exact cooling formulation used in each pod, but the effect is comparable to the synthetic coolants common across the vape industry. A 3% cooling-heavy flavor can feel stronger than a 5% flavor with no menthol simply because of the cooling load.
Sweetness concentration
Sweeter e-liquids create a rounder, softer sensation that masks throat hit. This is why beginner-friendly flavors are almost always fruit-forward and low on menthol, since the sugar profile softens the nicotine delivery.
FEELM ceramic coil behavior
RELX pods use FEELM ceramic coil technology, developed by Smoore, RELX’s manufacturing partner. Ceramic coils heat more evenly than the cotton-wick coils used in older pod systems, which means flavor compounds vaporize more completely and consistently. According to FEELM/Smoore’s own published marketing data the technology delivers roughly 95% vapor consistency and a 35% improvement in taste consistency over standard coils. In practice, this generally means RELX flavors taste closer to their intended profile shot after shot, rather than drifting toward “burnt” as the pod empties, which is when perceived intensity typically spikes on lower-quality pods.
The RELX Flavor Intensity Scale (1–12)
This is an editorial ranking, not an official RELX scale. We built it as a serial ranking, every flavor gets its own unique rank from 1 (mildest) to 12 (strongest), based on how cooling sensation, sweetness, throat hit, and nicotine strength combine. No two flavors share a number, which keeps the ranking useful instead of grouping different flavors under the same score. Individual perception can still vary from person to person.
| Rank | Tier | What It Feels Like |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | Mild | Soft fruit or tea notes, little to no cooling, smooth on the throat |
| 5–8 | Medium | Balanced fruit-and-ice combos, noticeable but not sharp cooling |
| 9–12 | Strong | Sharp menthol or tobacco, pronounced throat hit, best at 5% |
Mild Flavors (Rank 1–4)
Jasmine Green Tea – Rank 1
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Office use, indoor vaping, tea drinkers
This is one of the mildest pods on the chart in sensory terms. There’s a light floral tea note with a smooth, gentle throat hit. It’s highly popular with vapers who work in air-conditioned offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and want something they can use discreetly without a strong exhale scent.
Honeydew Melon – Rank 2
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Light smokers, all-day vaping
Honeydew Melon is the softest fruit flavor in the current UAE lineup. There’s almost no cooling agent here, just a smooth, slightly sweet melon note that doesn’t build on your palate the way stronger fruit flavors do. It’s the pod most retailers recommend to someone trying RELX for the very first time, and it holds up over a full day of vaping without causing flavor fatigue. Since this is usually the flavor people carry around all day, a lot of UAE buyers pair it with RELX Infinity 2 devices something lighter to carry, like the RELX Infinity 2 Green Navy.
Strawberry Burst – Rank 3
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Beginners transitioning from cigarettes
Strawberry Burst leans sweet rather than icy. The 3% nicotine gives a noticeable but manageable throat hit, and the sweetness is high enough to round off any harshness. This is consistently one of the flavors UAE retailers list for first-time buyers, alongside Mango.
Banana Freeze – Rank 4
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Dessert-flavor fans, evening vaping
Banana Freeze sits at the top edge of the mild tier because it does carry a light ice finish, enough to notice, not enough to sting. The creamy banana base dominates the profile, making this feel more like a dessert vape than a menthol one. Availability can be inconsistent, so check current stock with your retailer before counting on it.
Medium Flavors (Rank 5–8)
Watermelon Ice – Rank 5
Nicotine: Commonly 3%, with 5% available at some retailers · Best for: Daily use, hot-weather vaping
Watermelon Ice is one of the most popular RELX Pod Pro 2 flavors in the UAE, and it earns that reputation by sitting at the mild end of the medium tier. The watermelon sweetness offsets the cooling agent almost perfectly, so neither element overwhelms the other. It’s widely available in 3% across the UAE, while a 5% version can also be found depending on the retailer and imported stock, and it’s the flavor most commonly recommended for Dubai’s climate because the cooling sensation reads as refreshing rather than sharp. Because it’s the flavor most vapers reach for daily, it’s often paired with a daily-driver device rather than a backup one, and the RELX Infinity 2 Obsidian Black is a common choice for exactly that.
Mango – Rank 6
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Tropical fruit fans, all-day vapers
Mango carries almost no cooling agent, but its concentrated tropical sweetness and thicker vapor density push it just past Watermelon Ice on the scale. It’s a heavier flavor on the palate even without menthol involved, which is why some vapers rate it as more intense than lighter ice flavors despite the lower cooling score.
Longjing Ice Tea – Rank 7
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Vapers who want flavor complexity without heavy sweetness
Modeled on Chinese Dragon Well green tea, Longjing Ice Tea has a grassy, slightly bitter base with a cooling finish that reads as clean rather than sweet. Because there’s less sugar to soften it, the throat hit feels more present than the nicotine percentage alone would suggest, which pushes it a step above the fruitier medium flavors.
Green Grape Ice – Rank 8
Nicotine: 3% · Best for: Vapers who’ve outgrown mild fruit flavors
Green grape has a natural tartness that fruit flavors like mango or strawberry don’t have, and combined with a medium-high ice finish, it delivers noticeably more bite than anything else in the medium tier. This is usually the next step up once Watermelon Ice starts feeling too soft, and the last stop before the strong tier. Vapers who settle here as their daily flavor often want a device with a bit more presence, and the RELX Artisan Metal Silver Wave is a common pick for that reason.
Strong Flavors (Rank 9–12)
Tangy Grape – Rank 9
Nicotine: 3% or 5%, depending on stock · Best for: Fruit vapers who want the strongest option available
Tangy Grape proves that fruit flavors can rank as “strong” too. Depending on the importer and retailer, it’s available in the UAE in either 3% or 5%; at 5%, with a bold, tart grape concentration and only light cooling, the throat hit is sharper than most ice flavors at the same strength, because there’s less sweetness working against it. It’s the gentlest entry point into the strong tier.
Rich Tobacco – Rank 10
Nicotine: 5% · Best for: Smokers who don’t want fruit flavors at all
Rich Tobacco ranks higher than Tangy Grape not because of cooling agents (it has little or no cooling sensation) but because of concentrated nicotine at 5% combined with almost zero sweetness to buffer it. The dry, smoky profile means the throat hit reads as more intense than fruit-based 5% flavors, even at the same nicotine level.
Menthol Xtra – Rank 11
Nicotine: 5% · Best for: Daily menthol users, post-meal vaping
Menthol Xtra sits just below Mint Freeze because the cooling profile is slightly rounder, but it’s still built for vapers who want a strong, clean throat hit with no fruit or sweetness involved. It’s a common choice among adult smokers using vaping as a full cigarette replacement rather than a flavor experience.
Mint Freeze – Rank 12
Nicotine: Most commonly 5% in the UAE; a 3% version is available at some retailers · Best for: Ex-heavy smokers, menthol cigarette switchers
This is the ceiling of the intensity scale. Mint Freeze pairs maximum nicotine strength with the heaviest menthol load in the RELX lineup, and it’s commonly preferred by adult users who enjoy strong menthol flavors and a sharp, cold throat hit. There’s minimal sweetness to soften the experience, it’s built to feel intense on purpose. Vapers who run this flavor daily tend to want a sturdier device to match the heavier use, The RELX Artisan Bright Mandarin is one of the most popular colorways in the RELX Artisan lineup. It is compatible with RELX Pod Pro and RELX Pod Pro 2 pods.
*Flavor availability and nicotine options can vary by UAE retailer and stock. A 5% version of Watermelon Ice can also be found at some retailers, and Tangy Grape and Mint Freeze may also be found in 3% at select retailers.
Which Intensity Fits Your Profile?
- Beginners and never-smokers experimenting with vaping :should start in the 1–4 range, with Jasmine Green Tea or Honeydew Melon. Jumping straight to a 5% menthol pod as your first RELX experience is the single most common reason new vapers say they “don’t like vaping.”
- Social or occasional vapers: people who vape a few times a day rather than constantly, tend to settle in the 5–8 range. Watermelon Ice and Mango give enough flavor payoff without the fatigue that comes from vaping something intense all day.
- Ex-heavy smokers: (a pack or more per day) generally lean toward the 9–12 tier. Some adult smokers prefer higher nicotine strengths when switching from cigarettes because they may feel more satisfying than a lower-strength pod with less throat hit.
- Menthol cigarette switchers: specifically should go straight to Mint Freeze or Menthol Xtra rather than working up gradually, since fruit-ice flavors don’t replicate the sensation menthol cigarette smokers are used to, no matter how high the nicotine strength is.
UAE Climate Impact on Intensity Perception
Dubai’s climate genuinely changes how these flavors taste, and it’s not a minor factor. Average high temperatures in Dubai run around 39°C in July and peak near 44°C in August, the hottest month of the year, with overnight lows rarely dropping below 30°C during summer. At those temperatures, two things happen to your pods:
Cooling flavors read as more refreshing
Menthol and ice-based flavors like Watermelon Ice or Green Grape Ice feel more balanced in 40°C+ heat than they would in a cooler climate, because your baseline body temperature and the ambient air shift how cold receptors respond. This is part of why ice flavors dominate sales figures across every UAE vape retailer.
Heat degrades e-liquid faster
Leaving pods in a parked car, where interior temperatures in Dubai summer can exceed 60–70°C, breaks down flavor compounds and can thin the e-liquid, making flavors taste flatter or slightly harsher than intended. As a general rule, try to keep unused Pod Pro 2 pods stored below 30°C, indoors and away from direct sunlight, and avoid keeping spares in your car, glovebox, or on a windowsill between May and September.
Tea and tobacco flavors perform better indoors
Because Longjing Ice Tea and Rich Tobacco rely less on cooling and more on subtle flavor notes, they’re easier to appreciate in air-conditioned environments, offices, malls, cars with AC running, than outdoors in direct heat, where cooling flavors tend to win out.
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Nicotine Strength vs. Flavor Intensity: They’re Not the Same Thing
This is the point most UAE vape blogs get wrong by conflating the two. A flavor’s nicotine percentage tells you how much nicotine salt is in the pod. Its Intensity Rank tells you how strong it feels, and those two numbers frequently disagree. Mango at 3% ranks 6 on our intensity scale because of its concentrated sweetness and thick vapor, while Longjing Ice Tea, also 3%, ranks 7 because of its cooling profile and low sweetness buffer. Meanwhile, two different 5% flavors, Rich Tobacco and Mint Freeze, land two full ranks apart (10 vs 12) purely because of how much menthol is layered on top of the same nicotine base.
If you only shop by nicotine percentage, you’ll end up guessing. If you shop by intensity rank, you know what you’re actually getting before you open the box.
Authentic vs. Fake RELX Pods (and Why It Affects Intensity)
Counterfeit RELX pods are common enough in the UAE market that it directly affects how “strong” or “harsh” a flavor tastes. A fake pod doesn’t just risk safety, it throws off the entire intensity comparison, because inconsistent e-liquid concentration and low-quality coils produce a harsher, less predictable throat hit regardless of the printed nicotine percentage.
How to check before you judge a flavor’s strength
| How to check | What to do |
|---|---|
| QR code | Scan the code printed on the box and confirm it matches RELX’s official verification system |
| Authentication panel | Scratch it to reveal the verification code (typically 14 digits, may vary slightly by batch) and enter it on RELX’s verification page “no record found” signals a counterfeit |
| Packaging print quality | Genuine boxes have sharp, consistent typography; counterfeits often show blurred text or mismatched color saturation |
| Retailer legitimacy | Buy only from retailers licensed to sell vape products under UAE regulation |
If a flavor tastes unexpectedly harsh compared to how we’ve described it here, a counterfeit or degraded pod is a more likely explanation than a sudden change in your nicotine tolerance.
Where to Buy Genuine RELX Pod Pro 2 Flavors in the UAE
RELX Pod Pro 2 pods are legal to sell and purchase across the UAE, provided the retailer is licensed and products meet Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) certification requirements. The legal purchase age is 18, and licensed retailers are required to verify ID before sale, a rule the UAE enforces strictly, with significant penalties for retailers who sell to minors or operate outside licensing rules.
Podseller is one of the faster options for UAE buyers who don’t want to wait days for a pod restock, with single pods starting from AED 23. It offers 1-hour express delivery across Dubai, Ajman, and Sharjah, plus 12-hour delivery to the rest of the UAE, useful if you’re trying to match a flavor to your intensity tier without a multi-day wait between orders.
Whichever retailer you choose, confirm they hold a valid trade license for vape product sales and offer pod verification support if you’re unsure about authenticity.
Conclusion
Nicotine percentage alone won’t tell you how a RELX flavor actually feels, cooling load and sweetness matter just as much. Start mild if you’re new (Jasmine Green Tea, Honeydew Melon), settle into medium for daily use (Watermelon Ice, Mango), and go straight to the 9–12 tier if you’re an ex-heavy smoker or menthol switcher. Buy from a licensed retailer and verify authenticity, a genuine pod will always match its intended intensity better than a fake one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 5% RELX Pod Pro 2 flavor always stronger than a 3% one?
Not necessarily in perceived intensity. A 5% Tangy Grape can feel less “strong” than a 3% Longjing Ice Tea-style flavor because cooling agents and sweetness affect perceived strength as much as nicotine percentage does.
What’s the mildest RELX Pod Pro 2 flavor available in the UAE?
Jasmine Green Tea at 1.55% nicotine ranks lowest on the intensity scale, with almost no cooling and a light, low-sweetness profile.
What’s the strongest RELX Pod Pro 2 flavor?
Mint Freeze at 5% nicotine, combining maximum menthol cooling with the highest available nicotine strength.
Can I switch between mild and strong flavors, or should I stick to one intensity?
Many UAE vapers rotate flavors deliberately, using a strong menthol flavor in the morning or after meals and a milder fruit flavor throughout the day, to avoid palate fatigue, which is when a flavor starts tasting duller from overuse.
Does heat make RELX flavors taste stronger or weaker?
Cooling flavors typically taste more refreshing (not necessarily stronger) in Dubai’s summer heat, while flavors left in high-heat environments like a parked car can degrade and taste flatter or off, regardless of their original intensity rating.
Is it legal to buy and use RELX Pod Pro 2 in the UAE?
Yes. E-cigarettes and vape pods have been legal for sale in the UAE since 2019, subject to Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) certification requirements, provided products are sold through licensed retailers to buyers aged 18 or older.
How many puffs does a RELX Pod Pro 2 pod last?
Approximately 650 puffs per pod across all flavors and nicotine strengths, though actual puff count varies with usage habits and draw length.
Should beginners start with 3% or 5% nicotine?
Light or occasional smokers typically do better starting at 3%. Heavier smokers (a pack a day or more) often find 5% more satisfying, since a weaker throat hit can feel underwhelming compared to what they’re used to from cigarettes.
Are RELX Pod Pro 2 pods compatible with all RELX devices?
Pod Pro 2 pods are compatible with RELX Infinity, RELX Infinity 2, RELX Artisan, and RELX Essential devices using the standard magnetic pod connection.
Why do two flavors with the same nicotine percentage feel different in strength?
Because nicotine is only one of four factors driving perceived intensity. Cooling agent concentration, sweetness level, and even vapor density from the FEELM ceramic coil all change how strong a flavor feels on the throat, independent of the nicotine number on the box.
Reviewed by: [Arlik], UAE-based vape retail specialist with experience across Dubai pod-system retail. Last content and pricing check: August 2026. Prices and flavor availability are subject to change by retailer.
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