You order a new RELX flavor, take the first pull, and it lands nothing like you pictured. Sometimes it tastes like a dessert shop. Other times it’s so clean you wonder where the fruit went. Sweetness is the single biggest reason people love or abandon a pod, yet product names rarely tell you how sweet a flavor actually is.
This guide sorts the RELX Pod Pro and Pod Pro 2 range into four clear sweetness levels. If you’re new to pod vaping, it gives you a safe place to start. If you’ve been vaping RELX for years, treat it as a side-by-side reference for your next order.
What “Sweetness” Really Means in a RELX Pod
Sweetness is not the same as flavor strength, and mixing the two up leads to plenty of disappointing orders.
Sweet vs Strong Are Two Different Things
A pod can hit hard on flavor while carrying almost no sugar note at all. Menthol Xtra is the perfect example: intense, icy and loud, but not sweet. On the other side, a milk tea pod can taste gentle and creamy yet sit near the top of the sweetness scale.
- Sweetness is the sugary, syrupy or creamy note you taste on the tongue
- Flavor intensity is how loud the overall taste is, sweet or not
- Throat hit comes from nicotine strength and cooling, not sugar
How Ice and Mint Change What You Notice
Cooling agents cut through sweetness. That’s why Watermelon Ice reads lighter than a plain watermelon profile, even when the fruit base is similar. If you find a flavor too sugary, the ice version of that fruit is often your easiest fix.
Why Sweet Pods Can Feel Stronger
Many vapers notice that sweet flavors seem to hit harder than tobacco ones. We break down the reasons in our guide on why sweet pods feel stronger than tobacco pods in RELX, so here we’ll stay focused on the taste side of the story.
The RELX Sweetness Scale at a Glance
Here’s the full picture before we go flavor by flavor. Level 5 is the sweetest, Level 1 barely registers any sugar at all.
| Flavor | Pod Line | Sweetness Level | Taste Notes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro Scoop | Pod Pro 2 | 5 | Creamy, nutty, ice-cream style | Dessert lovers |
| Thai Milk Tea | Pod Pro 2 | 5 | Spiced tea with condensed milk | Sweet tea fans |
| Hazelnut Latte | Pod Pro 2 | 5 | Roasted nut, milky coffee | Coffee and dessert fans |
| Strawberry Mango | Pod Pro | 5 | Ripe berry, tropical syrup | Fruit lovers |
| Fruit Cocktail | Pod Pro | 5 | Mixed candied fruit | Ex-disposable users |
| Mixed Berries | Pod Pro | 4 to 5 | Jammy berry blend | Berry fans |
| Smooth Mango | Pod Pro 2 | 4 to 5 | Soft, juicy mango | Tropical fans |
| Fresh Peach | Pod Pro 2 | 4 | Juicy stone fruit | All-day fruit vaping |
| Blueberry | Pod Pro | 4 | Rounded berry | Beginners |
| Cherry | Pod Pro | 3 to 4 | Bright, slightly tart | Beginners |
| Grape Apple | Pod Pro 2 | 3 to 4 | Grape sweetness, apple crunch | Balanced fruit |
| Honeydew Melon | Pod Pro 2 | 3 to 4 | Mellow, watery melon | Light fruit fans |
| Lychee Ice | Pod Pro 2 | 3 | Floral fruit with chill | Hot UAE days |
| Watermelon Ice | Pod Pro 2 | 3 | Juicy, cool finish | Hot UAE days |
| Dark Sparkle | Pod Pro / Pod Pro 2 | 3 | Fizzy, cola-like | Something different |
| Jasmine Green Tea | Pod Pro 2 | 2 | Floral, clean | Low sugar fans |
| Oolong Ice Tea | Pod Pro 2 | 2 | Toasty, cool | Low sugar fans |
| Lemon Mint | Pod Pro / Pod Pro 2 | 2 | Zesty with mint lift | Fresh profile |
| Ludou Ice | Pod Pro 2 | 1 to 2 | Mild mung bean, cool | Subtle taste |
| Lush Tobacco | Pod Pro | 1 | Warm tobacco | Former smokers |
| Menthol Xtra | Pod Pro / Pod Pro 2 | 1 | Intense ice | Menthol lovers |
Sweetness levels are a guide based on each flavor’s profile. Taste is personal, so treat them as a starting point rather than a rule.
Level 5: The Sweetest RELX Flavors
These are the pods that taste closest to a treat. They suit anyone who loves dessert flavors, and they’re often the most comfortable step across for people coming from sweet disposables.
- Taro Scoop: A creamy, slightly nutty sweetness on the inhale that settles into a soft vanilla-like finish. It’s the closest the range gets to a scoop of ice cream.
- Thai Milk Tea: Black tea and warm spice up front, then a thick, milky sweetness that lingers after the exhale.
- Hazelnut Latte: Roasted nut opens the draw, a milky coffee body fills the middle and the finish stays sweet and smooth.
- Strawberry Mango: Ripe strawberry on the first pull, juicy mango through the exhale. Syrupy without tasting artificial.
- Fruit Cocktail: A candied mix of fruits that tastes much like a sweet disposable, which is why former disposable users often reach for it first.
Mixed Berries and Smooth Mango sit just below this group. Both are rich and jammy, but a touch of natural tartness keeps them from feeling heavy.
Who These Suit Best
Level 5 flavors are a great match if you love dessert profiles, if you want a vape that feels like a small reward, or if you’re moving over from high-sugar disposables. If RELX tasted flat to you after switching, our guide on why RELX pods taste weak after switching from disposable vapes explains what’s going on, and starting at this level usually helps.
Level 3 to 4: The Everyday Middle Ground
This is where most regular RELX users end up. The sweetness is clear but never tiring, which makes these flavors easy to vape from morning to night. Rather than ranking them one by one, it’s more useful to compare them in pairs.
- Blueberry vs Cherry. The Blueberry Pod Pro has a rounder, softer sweetness, while Cherry brings a brighter, slightly tart edge on the exhale. Pick blueberry for comfort, cherry if you like a bit of bite. Fans of berry flavors will also enjoy our strawberry vs blueberry comparison.
- Grape Apple vs Fresh Peach. Grape Apple pairs sweet grape with a crisp apple snap that keeps the finish clean. Fresh Peach is juicier and sits a little higher on the scale, with a soft stone fruit note that hangs around after each puff.
- Lychee Ice vs Watermelon Ice. Both start sweet and end cold. Lychee Ice is more floral and fragrant, while Watermelon Ice tastes juicier and more familiar. The cooling drops their sweetness by roughly a level compared with the plain fruit.
- Honeydew Melon and Dark Sparkle. Honeydew Melon is mellow and watery, never syrupy. Dark Sparkle is the odd one out, with a fizzy, cola-style profile that’s sweet but sharp. Read our full Dark Sparkle review if you’re curious about this one.
Why This Level Works for All-Day Vaping
Medium sweetness keeps your taste buds from getting tired. If you vape often through the day, this level tends to stay enjoyable for longer than the Level 5 dessert flavors.
Level 2: Lightly Sweet and Refreshing
These flavors carry just a hint of sweetness under tea, citrus or herbal notes. They’re a favorite among experienced vapers who find fruit pods too much.
- Jasmine Green Tea: Floral jasmine on the inhale, a clean green tea body and a dry, light finish
- Jasmine Longjing Tea (Pod Pro): Similar floral lift with a slightly toasted, nutty tea character
- Oolong Ice Tea: Toasty oolong with a cool exhale and very little sugar
- Hibiscus Ice Tea and Lemon Ice Tea: Gently tart, lightly sweetened, and very refreshing in summer
- Lemon Mint: Zesty lemon up front, mint lifting the finish, with sweetness kept in the background
- Lime Ice: Sharp citrus and chill, closer to a cold drink than a candy
Why Tea Flavors Taste Cleaner
Tea pods are built around floral, earthy or toasted notes instead of fruit sugar. That gives them a drier, more grown-up profile that pairs well with coffee breaks and long work days.
Level 1: Barely Sweet Flavors
Some vapers want no sweetness at all, and RELX has them covered. The tobacco pods lead this group. Lush Tobacco offers a warm, rounded tobacco taste with only the faintest smoothness on the finish, while Classic Tobacco 5% on the Pod Pro 2 line is drier and more direct. If you’re torn between tobacco and a fruit pod, our Double Apple vs Lush Tobacco guide compares them side by side.
The menthol range sits here too. Menthol Xtra and Mint Freeze are all chill and no sugar, and Menthol Plus is a slightly softer take on the same idea. Ludou Ice is the gentlest of the lot, with a faint mung bean note that reads more savory than sweet.
A Natural Fit for Former Smokers
If you’re coming from cigarettes, a low-sweetness pod usually feels more familiar. Tobacco and menthol flavors give you a recognizable taste while you get used to pod vaping, and you can always move up the scale later.
Pod Pro vs Pod Pro 2: Does the Line Change the Sweetness?
The flavor recipe sets the sweetness, but the pod line can change how you notice it.
- Pod Pro (around 18mg) delivers a softer throat hit, so sweet notes often feel more forward
- Pod Pro 2 (3% and 5%) brings a stronger hit, which can make the same level of sweetness feel slightly less obvious
- Higher nicotine adds a peppery edge at the back of the throat that balances sugary flavors
How to Find Your Ideal Sweetness Level
Not sure where to start? Match your background to a level.
Start at Level 5 if you:
- Are switching from sweet disposables
- Love desserts, milk tea or candy
- Want each puff to feel like a treat
Start at Level 3 to 4 if you:
- Are completely new to vaping
- Plan to vape regularly through the day
- Like fruit but not syrup
Start at Level 1 to 2 if you:
- Are switching from cigarettes
- Find most fruit flavors too sugary
- Prefer tea, citrus or menthol profiles
Probably not for you: If you dislike any sweetness at all, skip Levels 4 and 5 entirely and go straight to the tobacco and menthol pods.
Keeping Sweet Flavors Tasting Their Best
Sweet e-liquids are a little more sensitive than others, so a few habits go a long way.
- Expect some change over time. Sweet flavors can mellow as a pod is used, which is normal. Our guide on why RELX pod flavor changes after a few hours explains why.
- Keep pods out of the heat. A car dashboard in a UAE summer can dull or flatten sweet flavors. Read how temperature affects RELX pods in summer and winter.
- Rotate your flavors. Switching between a sweet pod and a tea or mint pod keeps your taste buds fresh and stops your favorite from tasting flat.
- Store spares sealed. Leave new pods in their packaging until you need them.
Order Your Favorite RELX Pods in the UAE
Whether you’re after a dessert-style treat or a clean tea finish, the full RELX Pod Pro and Pod Pro 2 range is ready to order at RELX Dubai. We offer 1 to 2 hour delivery across Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah. Pick your sweetness level, add a contrasting flavor to rotate with, and you’ll always have the right pod on hand. If you want a smoother hit while you explore, our list of the best RELX pods for a smooth nicotine hit is a good next read.
Conclusion
There is no single “best” RELX pod sweetness level, it depends on how sweet you like your vape and how you plan to use it. Level 5 flavors are ideal for dessert and candy lovers, Level 3–4 offers a balanced choice for everyday vaping, while Level 1–2 works better for those who prefer tobacco, tea, mint, or a cleaner finish. Once you understand how sweetness, cooling, and flavor intensity work together, choosing your next RELX pod becomes much easier. Start with the level that matches your taste, then explore from there to find your personal favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which RELX pod flavor is the sweetest?
Taro Scoop, Thai Milk Tea and Hazelnut Latte are among the sweetest in the range, followed closely by Strawberry Mango and Fruit Cocktail. They all have dessert-style or syrupy fruit profiles.
Are RELX ice flavors less sweet than regular ones?
Yes, in most cases. Cooling agents cut through sugar, so ice versions like Watermelon Ice or Lychee Ice taste lighter than their plain fruit counterparts.
Which RELX flavors are not sweet at all?
Lush Tobacco, Classic Tobacco, Menthol Xtra, Menthol Plus and Mint Freeze carry little to no sweetness. Ludou Ice is also very mild.
Do sweet RELX pods taste weaker over time?
Sweet flavors can mellow gradually as the pod is used, and heat can speed this up. Storing pods somewhere cool and rotating flavors helps keep the taste bright.
Is Pod Pro 2 sweeter than Pod Pro?
Not by recipe. The difference comes from nicotine strength. Pod Pro 2’s stronger hit can make sweetness feel slightly less obvious, while the softer Pod Pro lets sweet notes come forward.
Which sweetness level is best for beginners?
Level 3 to 4 is the safest starting point. Flavors like Blueberry, Cherry or Grape Apple are clearly sweet without being overwhelming, so they’re easy to enjoy every day.
Nicotine warning: RELX pods contain nicotine, which is an addictive substance. These products are intended for adult smokers and vapers aged 18 and over only. Not suitable for non-smokers, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with heart conditions.