Heated Tobacco Smell vs Vape Smell

Heated tobacco systems and e-cigarettes produce different smells. Learn about the smells produced and how they could affect clothes, your home and hair.

Do vapes smell? And if so, how long does vape smell last? If you are an adult smoker who is considering the switch from cigarettes, you probably have some questions. The question of vaping smells (also known as e-cigarette aroma) and heated tobacco smells, may be amongst them.

Both vapes and heated tobacco produce noticeable smells. Neither will smell the same as a cigarette, and whether or not these aromas are more pleasant for you than cigarettes depends on your personal preferences. Smell is defined by a product’s ingredients, so it’s important to remember that not every vape or heated tobacco experience will produce the same odour.

In vapes, it’s the e-liquid that is responsible for providing a vape smell. That’s because e-liquids contain ingredients that will produce a smell when vapourized. For example, if an e-liquid contains mint, or an ingredient that replicates the flavour of mint, you will likely detect a mint smell. If an e-liquid is predominantly made from a base of strawberry, or artificial strawberry products, then you will smell strawberries. This is because flavoured e-liquid products are generally developed to produce vapour with specific flavour attributes.

Typically, heated tobacco products, such as IQOS, smell of tobacco. That’s because tobacco is usually the main ingredient. This isn’t always the case, though. Heated tobacco products may sometimes have other ingredients that could influence the aroma.

When selecting a smoke-free alternative, aroma isn’t the only thing to think about. How long these smells last for is another element that adult users may consider before switching to a smoke-free product. Smells may last for different lengths of time. 

How Long Does Vape Smell Last?

This depends on the type of vape and e-liquid you use. Some e-liquid ingredients may create a stronger odour when heated, so the smell might last longer.

The good news is that vapour, and the accompanying vape smell, usually fades sooner than lingering cigarette smells. 

How Long Does Heated Tobacco Smell Last?

The same is true for heated tobacco as for vapes. Heated tobacco smells may linger, and the duration of this depends on the specific products and its ingredients. Generally, heated tobacco smells won’t last as long as cigarette smells, although this depends on the specific product. Take the IQOS heated tobacco product range, for example. It’s true to say that IQOS leaves less lingering smell than cigarettes.

Does Heated Tobacco and Vaping Leave Smell in a Room?

If you use a heated tobacco product or vape indoors, it could leave smells in the room. These smells are different to those produced by a cigarette and could be less noticeable. It’s worth noting that this depends on the individual product and ingredients involved.

If you’ve previously smoked in your home, you might notice lingering smoke smells in some rooms.

Does Heated Tobacco and Vaping Leave a Smell on Clothes?

Smoke smells are known to linger on clothes, which can be frustrating. It might be reassuring to know that vapes and heated tobacco products are typically less likely to leave lingering smells on your clothes. Fortunately, you should be able to remove these smells through laundry. If you don’t have access to a washing machine, a deep clean with the use of baking soda, lemon juice, or even vinegar might do the trick.  

Does IQOS Smell Indoors?

As a heated tobacco product, IQOS smells like tobacco. Or rather, it produces a tobacco smell. The IQOS device doesn’t contain tobacco itself. IQOS uses compatible tobacco sticks, which do contain tobacco.

Naturally, IQOS produces a smell indoors, which won’t necessarily disappear immediately after use. That said, it’s also helpful to make the distinction between a short-lived temporary smell and a lingering one. In the case of IQOS, IQOS leaves less smell on furniture and fabric than cigarettes. This could make IQOS a potentially suitable alternative for you and your home. Learn more about IQOS heated tobacco products and find out more about how they work and our innovative heat-not-burn technology.

Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.

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