Best Cool Mint Vape — 5 Brands Blind-Tested & Scored
Cool mint strips everything back to fundamentals. No fruit to hide behind, no dessert layers to distract — just peppermint, ice, and the quality of the coil delivering them. That simplicity becomes the ultimate stress test. We blind-tested eight cool mint variants across different devices, scored each on six dimensions, and ranked the top five. The spread was tight: six points from first to fifth. Here is exactly what separates them.
The Verdict
The Clio Platinum pushes the coldest mint in the test — arctic-level cooling from its dual mesh coil — while maintaining a genuinely complex peppermint character underneath the frost. No other device in this lineup pairs that depth of cooling with that level of mint authenticity.
You want maximum cooling intensity with real peppermint complexity underneath. The dual mesh coil delivers throat-level frost while preserving spearmint undertones on the exhale. Built for menthol purists.
You prefer a cleaner, more natural mint profile. RELX scores highest on authenticity (80) with an herbal peppermint that feels premium. Lower cooling, but the purest mint character in this lineup.
Full Comparison
| Brand | Device | Overall | Sweet | Cool | Auth | After | Throat | Aroma | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clio Platinum 50K | 71 | 28 | 88 | 82 | 75 | 71 | 74 | Coldest, most complex | |
| RAZ | DC25000 | 69 | 32 | 84 | 79 | 72 | 68 | 71 | Sharpest peppermint |
| BIT 35K | 67 | 30 | 82 | 77 | 70 | 65 | 72 | Most consistent | |
| Pocket 30K | 67 | 26 | 78 | 80 | 74 | 59 | 73 | Most authentic | |
| NI40K | 65 | 33 | 80 | 74 | 68 | 63 | 69 | Adjustable ice |
Tasting Notes — Cool Mint, Side by Side
Geek Bar Clio Platinum 50K Cool Mint
First Inhale: The cooling hits before the mint registers. Clio's dual mesh coil pushes a wave of WS-23 that numbs the front palate within half a second — arctic, relentless, bordering on clinical. Then the peppermint arrives, sharp and defined, cutting through the frost like a blade through ice.
Mid-Draw Body: The mint character deepens into something unexpected. A spearmint whisper surfaces under the dominant peppermint, adding a layer of herbal sweetness that most cool mints never achieve. The dual mesh keeps the vapor dense and cold, and that density amplifies the mint's aromatic reach.
Exhale: The throat hit peaks here — firm, satisfying, the kind of snap that reminds ex-smokers why they switched. The peppermint blooms on the exhale, filling the nasal passage. The cooling does not soften. If anything, it intensifies as vapor temperature drops.
Aftertaste: A clean, cold trail persists for 12-15 seconds. The peppermint fades gradually, leaving behind that spearmint ghost and a palate that feels genuinely refreshed. No chemical aftertaste, no synthetic residue — just cold and clean.
RAZ DC25000 Cool Mint
First Inhale: Sharp peppermint, immediate and unambiguous. RAZ commits fully to a single mint note — not spearmint, not wintergreen, pure peppermint extract. The cooling is aggressive from the first draw, sitting high on the palate and reaching into the throat.
Mid-Draw Body: The peppermint holds steady without developing side notes. What you get on the first puff is what you get on the hundredth. This consistency is the DC25000's strength — the mint never wanders, never muddies, never introduces sweetness it did not start with.
Exhale: Cooling and peppermint exit together in a bracing rush. The throat hit is noticeable and satisfying — more so than most fruit-ice hybrids, less so than the Clio. The exhale aroma is clean peppermint candy, filling the immediate space.
Aftertaste: A cold, clean trail that fades in about 10 seconds. The palate resets fully. The DC25000's cool mint is the kind of flavor you can chain-vape without fatigue precisely because it never overcomplicates what it is.
Foger BIT 35K Cool Mint
First Inhale: A well-calibrated opening. The cooling is intense but measured — you can taste the mint through the ice from the very first millisecond. Peppermint-forward, leaning slightly toward a natural leaf character rather than a candy interpretation.
Mid-Draw Body: Here is where Foger's mesh coil earns its keep. The mint develops a slight eucalyptus note — a menthol-adjacent warmth that sits underneath the primary peppermint. It is subtle enough that some panelists only caught it on the second day of testing.
Exhale: The eucalyptus thread becomes clearer on the exhale, adding an herbal dimension. Throat hit is present but controlled — not harsh, not absent, just right in the middle. The cooling is even from inhale to exhale, no spikes, no drops.
Aftertaste: A warm-cool paradox lingers. The menthol cooling persists while the eucalyptus warmth fades slowly. Very consistent from the first puff through deep into the pod — the BIT 35K's flavor stability across its lifespan is the best in this group.
RELX Pocket 30K Cool Mint
First Inhale: Silky. That is the word the panel settled on. RELX's draw profile makes their cool mint feel like it costs twice as much. The peppermint is the clearest in the lineup — a natural herbal quality that you can smell before you taste it. Cooling is clean and pure, no chemical bite.
Mid-Draw Body: The mint holds its herbal character without introducing any sweetness. Low sweetness (26/100 — the lowest in the group) keeps the profile honest and adult. There is a dry, almost tea-like quality to the mid-draw that separates RELX from the candy-mint territory the others occupy.
Exhale: The throat hit drops off here — RELX's smooth draw design sacrifices throat snap for comfort. If you want that cigarette-like kick, look elsewhere. But the mint itself? Pristine. The exhale is pure peppermint aroma without any burnt or synthetic edges.
Aftertaste: Sophisticated fade. The peppermint lingers as a cool, dry memory for 8-10 seconds, then vanishes completely. The palate is left feeling genuinely clean. RELX's cool mint is the one you reach for when you want to taste mint as a plant, not mint as a candy.
Kado Bar NI40K Cool Mint
First Inhale: The ice control dial matters most on a flavor this simple. At the default mid-setting, Kado Bar's cool mint is solid, clean peppermint with moderate cooling — a perfectly serviceable version of the archetype. Nothing exceptional, nothing wrong.
Mid-Draw Body: Turn the dial. At minimum ice, the peppermint stands alone — a mild, approachable mint that would suit someone transitioning from tobacco. Crank the ice to maximum, and the NI40K approaches Clio territory in raw cooling power, though the mint character thins under the pressure.
Exhale: The throat hit is mid-range regardless of ice setting — the cooling adjustment does not seem to affect throat snap. The exhale mint is straightforward peppermint, neither complex nor one-dimensional. Functional is the right word.
Aftertaste: Moderate fade, about 6-8 seconds. The adjustability gives this device versatility that the fixed-output competitors lack. For someone who vapes cool mint all day but wants to vary the intensity through different moments — morning coffee, post-lunch, evening wind-down — the NI40K is the only device here that adapts.
Best by Category
Which One Suits You?
| If you want... | Choose this cool mint |
|---|---|
| Maximum ice, complex peppermint | Geek Bar Clio Platinum 50K Cool Mint (71/100) |
| Sharp, no-nonsense peppermint | RAZ DC25000 Cool Mint (69/100) |
| Balanced mint with eucalyptus depth | Foger BIT 35K Cool Mint (67/100) |
| Premium, natural herbal mint | RELX Pocket 30K Cool Mint (67/100) |
| Adjustable ice for all-day rotation | Kado Bar NI40K Cool Mint (65/100) |
| Switching from cigarettes | Geek Bar Clio 50K or RAZ DC25000 (strongest throat hit) |
| Gentle mint for sensitive palates | RELX Pocket 30K (lowest cooling, smoothest draw) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand makes the best cool mint vape?
Geek Bar Clio Platinum 50K Cool Mint scored highest in our blind test at 71/100. Its dual mesh coil delivers the coldest cooling (88/100) while maintaining real peppermint complexity underneath. RAZ DC25000 Cool Mint (69) is the sharpest pure peppermint, and RELX Pocket 30K Cool Mint (67) scores highest on authenticity at 80/100.
What is the difference between cool mint and menthol vape flavors?
Cool mint uses peppermint or spearmint flavoring paired with WS-23 cooling agent — it tastes like a mint leaf with added frost. Menthol products lean heavier on the L-menthol compound itself, producing a sharper, more medicinal cooling sensation with less flavor complexity. Most disposable vapes labeled 'cool mint' use a mint-plus-WS-23 formula. We cover this in our Mint vs Menthol vs Ice guide.
Is Geek Bar or RAZ better for cool mint?
Geek Bar Clio Platinum 50K Cool Mint outscored RAZ DC25000 Cool Mint by 2 points (71 vs 69). Geek Bar delivers more complex mint with spearmint undertones and the coldest cooling (88 vs 84). RAZ offers a sharper, purer peppermint that does not wander from its single note. Both are strong — Geek Bar wins on depth, RAZ wins on purity.
Are these scores based on actual testing?
Yes. Our four-person tasting panel evaluates every flavor variant across six dimensions (Sweetness, Cooling, Authenticity, Aftertaste, Throat Hit, Aroma Intensity) using calibrated 0-100 scales. Each score is the panel consensus after blind testing over 72 hours. We tested each brand's specific cool mint variant, not the device overall. Read our full methodology.
Why are cool mint scores lower than fruit flavors?
Cool mint typically scores lower on Sweetness (28-38 range vs 70-85 for fruits) because that is by design — cool mint is not supposed to be sweet. Our Overall formula weights Sweetness at 15%, which naturally pulls cool mint totals down. Within the cool mint category, these scores are competitive. A 71 in cool mint represents an excellent mint experience.
Which cool mint vape has adjustable ice?
Kado Bar NI40K Cool Mint is the only device in our test with an ice control feature. You can dial from mild menthol to arctic blast. At maximum ice, it approaches Geek Bar Clio territory in raw cooling power. The trade-off is that mint complexity thins at higher settings. It scored 65/100 overall but offers versatility no fixed-output device can match.
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