Ultimate Flavour Guide: Exploring the 14 VSAVI Classic Cartridges Flavours

28th Nov 2025

As described by the NHS, vaping is ‘one of the most effective tools for quitting smoking’. Acting as a similar form-factor device that holds nicotine but no tobacco, it is the closest replication to help adult smokers move away from cigarettes. Cigalikes like the Vsavi Starter Kit with Cartridges still act today as one of the most useful alternatives.

These days, vapes are designed in all shapes and sizes, offering bountiful amounts of flavours. However, it all began with the cigalike. Vsavi continue to honour that with their premium battery and cartridge combination.

The slim, simple-to-operate device has helped many quit. With 14 classic tobacco and menthol-focused flavours, we review the range and how it supports adult vapers today.

What are Vsavi Classic Cartridges?

Vsavi classic vape cartridges are accessories prefilled with vape juice that screw into a Vsavi Standard Battery or Vsavi Long Battery. They are designed to complete the Vsavi Starter Kit, helping smokers to transition efficiently to a nicotine alternative.

Produced in five different TPD-compliant nicotine strengths, vapers can select either 18mg (1.8%), 12mg (1.2%), 6mg (0.6%) or 0mg (0%) prefilled cartridges. This allows customers to match their previous smoking habits.

In the past, if you smoked 20 or more per day, you would be best matched with 18mg. An average of 10 per day (one standard pack), suits 12mg strength Vsavi cartridges and so on.

Cartridges are designed to mimic the throat hit and draw of a cigarette, with a very thin cylindrical shape and mouthpiece.

For those seeking a familiar experience, there is nothing closer than a Vsavi cigalike.

Why choose Vsavi Cigalike Starter Kits over big puff vapes or refillable pod kits?

The reasons vapers choose cigalikes are down to a variety of factors, such as demographic, personal preferences or daily routines.

This is one of the most discreet, pocket-friendly kits you will ever find. It is much less waste than now-banned disposables and a fraction of the size of a big puff vape.

Although you do not get as many puffs as a big vape (which can range between 5,000-50,000 puffs per kit, big puff vapes are more bulky and geared towards fruit flavours.

With Vsavi cigalikes, the range of flavours is more varied and suited for all vape preferences, with lots of tobacco, menthol and mint options, in addition to fruit and dessert.

For the environmentally-conscious and cost-aware customers, batteries can be replaced and recharged. Vsavi batteries start from £16.25 and are available in three discreet colours.

Importantly, you do not discard an entire device. Batteries and cartridges are replaceable and, in the long term, save money compared to cigarettes.

As the recent UK Budget announcement highlighted, the tobacco tax will increase by 2%, with the average price of cigarette packs increasing further beyond £17 per pack of 10.

Highlighted flavour category descriptions

V2 Red (American Tobacco) - A rich, full-bodied American tobacco flavour with an authentic dry finish that closely mimics a traditional cigarette.
Congress (Refined Tobacco) - A smooth, well-balanced tobacco blend offering refined flavour with a softer, more polished feel.
Sahara (Turkish Tobacco) - A light and slightly aromatic tobacco with warm, subtly spiced undertones for a more delicate smoking-style experience.
Menthol - A crisp, cooling menthol flavour that delivers a clean, refreshing throat hit like menthol cigarettes.
Peppermint - A sweet mint flavour with a smooth, cooling edge that feels fresh without being overpowering.
Bold Leaf Menthol - A strong tobacco base combined with intense menthol for a powerful, icy inhale and robust finish.
Green Tea Menthol - A gentle blend of soothing green tea and light menthol for a refreshing, subtly cool vape.
Coffee - A bold roasted coffee flavour with a smooth, lightly sweet finish, ideal for everyday vaping.
Vanilla - A creamy vanilla flavour with soft sweetness, perfect for a smooth and comforting vape.
Chocolate - A rich chocolate flavour with warm dessert notes, offering indulgence without heaviness.
Cherry - A sweet cherry flavour with a slight tart edge for a bold and fruity vape.
Grape - A juicy grape flavour with smooth sweetness and a refreshing finish.

Most popular Vsavi flavours with UK customers

Vsavi cigalike-related products, such as the vape cartridges, are one of the bestselling products on our site for the reasons we have explained. They offer a smooth yet tight draw, with a familiar sensation for ex-smokers.

But with 14 flavours to choose from, how do you narrow down to a favourite? We highlight one from each key category and a short reason why:

Tobacco: Red - This classic flavour closely mimics Marlboro Red and for that reason, is a hit with so many vapers who want to switch from smoking but do not want to stray too much in terms of flavour and habit.
Menthol/Mint: Menthol – Another iconic flavour which has helped so many switch over from cigarettes after the 2020 ban on UK menthol cigarettes. A smooth cooling hit like no other.
Fruit: Vanilla – It may not be the first fruit that springs to mind, but this flavouring hits the sweet spot with a subtle essence to match vanilla beans.
Alternative Flavours: Coffee – Next on our bestselling list is coffee for that all-day vape appeal. For those who drink the legendary beverage to give that morning some extra pep, a lot of vapers also love the rich aroma and taste in a vape cartridge.

Please note: Our bestselling strength for cartridges overall is 1.8% but preferences can vary from customer to customer. With four strengths to pick from, there is something to suit you, whatever stage of the nicotine cessation process you are at.

How to choose the right Vsavi flavour for you

Only you know what flavour is right for you. But you should be guided by instinct and daily habits. If you have a very sweet tooth, chances are fruit flavours like grape or cherry may be your favourite.

Struggling to cut down on cigarettes because of the addiction to the taste? This is why many start with Vsavi tobacco cartridge flavours (Red, Congress, Sahara or Gold).

Miss that cool menthol sensation from a cigarette? Vsavi produces three types of menthol flavours (classic menthol, green tea menthol and bold leaf menthol). Not to mention peppermint if you like a sweeter version of mint.

Vsavi Cartridges vs refillable alternatives

Vsavi cartridges are not the only way to utilise their long, slim battery. Vsavi also sells refillable 10ml bottles of Vsavi Platinum to use with the standard or long batteries. How you do this is by filling up a Vsavi Ex Blank, a small tank which screws onto the battery type you select.

From there, you can refill between 15-20 times per Ex Blank, with an even greater range of flavours (Black Tobacco, Blue Raspberry and Strawberry Watermelon also available).

To compare the two, prefilled Vsavi Classic Cartridges are aimed at beginners or those seeking the most straightforward and clean experience. Screw the cartridge on and away you go.

In contrast to cartridges, Ex Blanks are the customisable choice, which features classic wicking to saturate your vape juice or Vsavi nic salt.

Want to still use a Vsavi cartridge-style vape system but refillable? As an alternative to Ex Blank tanks, which are see-through to recognise vape juice levels, you can purchase a pack of five Vsavi Empty Classic Cartridges, which can be refilled with any vape juice!

Vsavi Cartridges

Pros

Prefilled convenience – no refilling mess
Closer experience to disposable vapes
Lots of tobacco and menthol options
Bundles available to save even more money
Time saver

Cons

Less flavour options (unless you add a Vsavi Empty Cartridge)
Cartridges are 1.8ml, not 2ml max capacity

Vsavi Platinum and Ex Blank

Pros

17 flavours available
Ex Blanks can be refilled with other alternatives
Supports nic salts
Greater control and customisation
Can try other nicotine strengths, such as 3mg or 20mg

Cons

Takes more time to manually fill
Greater chance of leaks

Final thoughts: finding your perfect Vsavi flavour

Too many flavour choices and vape kit setups thrown at you? Don’t you worry – those who feel daunted by vaping initially quickly realise the variety is a key reason why many successfully switch and give up smoking.

As highlighted by our review of the 14 flavours, thousands of vapers in the UK continue to vape with cigalikes because they are the closest experience to smoking without inhaling tobacco.

The multitude of flavour options from Vsavi cartridges helps smokers to wean off and match their habits. Which flavour you choose all boils down to experimentation and personal preference.

If you are struggling to give up cigarettes due to the taste, red tobacco is our bestseller for a reason and could help. If you seek a cooler experience on the inhale and exhale, menthol is the one to go with. Twelve more flavours highlight the sheer breadth of options and four nicotine strengths ensure you can drop your levels successfully at the time that suits.

For convenience and consistency, it is a great starting point after smoking and if you want to try different flavours, the Ex Blanks and Vsavi Platinum are other viable options.

To further support this guide, which we hope has helped you hone in on your ideal setup, reach out to our support staff seven days a week via email or five days a week over the phone, who can recommend what has worked for other customers.

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Vsavi Cartridge FAQs

Are VSAVI prefilled classic cartridges refillable?

No, Vsavi prefilled cartridges can not be refilled with any vape juice as they are sealed. However, you can refill the same 14 flavours by selecting the Vsavi Platinum equivalent flavours and adding to Ex Blanks or Empty Classic Cartridges if you want to stick with the same cartridge experience.

How long does a Vsavi cartridge last?

The length of time one cartridge lasts varies due to frequency of use and puff duration. Based on average daily use and cartridge capacity (1.8ml), it should last a few days at the very least.

Which Vsavi flavour is closest to a real cigarette?

The closest flavour to replace the taste of cigarettes depends on the cigarette used previously. Red tobacco is our most popular, which mimics Marlboro Red. We also sell Sahara, which closely resembles Turkish tobacco notes, Congress (Benson & Hedges tobacco) or Gold Tobacco (Marlboro Gold/cigar strength).