Nine BLENDS editions, nine names, and half of them sound like they could be the same stick. Blossom, Summer, Warm, Rich, Gold, Purple, Tropical, plus two capsule mixes. So which one deserves your first pack? Here is what really sets each BONDS Blends edition apart, in plain terms.
What Every BLENDS Edition Has in Common
All nine editions are built on Indonesian clove, and that is the thread running through the whole range. Each one then adds something on top: a tobacco character, a fruit or floral aroma, a cooling note, or a flavor capsule. Every edition comes as a 20-stick pack made specifically for BONDS by IQOS, and every one currently sits at the same 99 AED, down from 170 AED. So price will not separate them. Because the clove base is shared, the real difference is not tobacco versus no tobacco. It is what sits on top of the clove: honey, fruit, cooling, or a capsule. That is why some names sound alike and feel alike, while others share a fruit word and still read very differently on paper. Sorting the range by family makes the choice much quicker than reading nine names one by one.
The Nine Editions Side by Side
Every edition below sits in the BONDS Blends range. The details come straight from each product listing, so where a note is not listed, the table says so instead of guessing.
| Edition | Base | Aroma | Cooling | Capsule |
| Blossom | Cooling tobacco | Plum | Yes | No |
| Gold | Tobacco | Creamy honey | Not listed | No |
| Passion Fruit Mix | Indonesian clove | Passion fruit | Soft cooling | Yes |
| Purple | Fresh tobacco | Berry | Cooling menthol | No |
| Rich | Rich tobacco | Sweet honey | Not listed | No |
| Summer | Cooling tobacco | Watermelon | Yes | No |
| Tropical | Indonesian clove | Guava and floral | Cooling menthol | No |
| Warm | Woody tobacco | Watermelon | Not listed | No |
| Watermelon Mix | Indonesian clove | Watermelon | Not listed | Yes |
Honey Tobacco: Gold and Rich
The Gold Edition pairs tobacco with a creamy honey aroma, the softer of the two. Rich goes for richer tobacco with a sweeter honey note. Neither lists cooling or a capsule, so these are the plain, warm choices of the range. If you want the least distraction from the clove and the tobacco, start here.
Cooling Tobacco With Fruit: Blossom, Summer and Purple
These three share one idea, tobacco with a cooling edge and a fruit aroma on top. Blossom brings plum, Summer brings watermelon, and Purple brings berry with cooling menthol and fresh tobacco. Purple is the one that names menthol outright, so it is the one to pick if you want the cooling to be clearly noticeable. Blossom and Summer are the gentler versions of the same idea.
Tropical: Guava, Floral and Menthol
The Tropical Edition is the most aromatic of the nine. Its listing combines Indonesian clove with guava, a floral aroma and cooling menthol, and it names no tobacco note at all. If you want the fruitiest, most perfumed option in the range, this is it. If you want a tobacco-first stick, look elsewhere.
Warm: Woody Tobacco With Watermelon Aroma
Warm is the only edition that puts woody tobacco together with a watermelon aroma and lists no cooling. That makes it the closest thing to a warm, dry stick with a light fruit accent. It sits close to Summer on the aroma, but the base is completely different, which matters more than the fruit word in the name.
The Two Capsule Mixes
The Passion Fruit Mix and the Watermelon Mix are the only two with a flavor capsule. Both sit on the clove base, and Passion Fruit Mix adds a soft cooling sensation. Crush the capsule when you want the flavor to shift partway through a session. It cannot be undone, so give the base a few puffs first.
Why Look-Alike Names Taste Different
Several pairs in this range look alike but are built differently. Summer and Warm both mention watermelon, yet one has cooling tobacco and the other has woody tobacco. Gold and Rich both mention honey, yet Gold is creamy while Rich pairs sweet honey with richer tobacco. Blossom and Summer share the cooling tobacco base but change the fruit from plum to watermelon. Purple and Tropical both list cooling menthol, yet Purple keeps fresh tobacco while Tropical drops the tobacco note for guava and floral aroma. The simple rule is to read the base first and the aroma second. The base tells you the feel of the stick, whether cooling, woody, rich or fresh, and the aroma is only the accent on top. Once you choose the base you like, the fruit word becomes a small decision instead of a confusing one.
BLENDS vs TEREA: What Actually Changes
BLENDS and TEREA sticks are two different systems and they do not swap. BLENDS is built on Indonesian clove across nine editions and is listed in 20-stick packs. TEREA runs a wider spread from plain tobacco through menthol to pearl capsules, sold in cartons of 200 sticks. When you compare cost, compare per stick, not the sticker price on the box.
BONDS vs ILUMA Devices
BLENDS sticks are made for the BONDS device, so they are not meant for an IQOS ILUMA holder, and TEREA sticks are not meant for BONDS. If you already own an ILUMA device, BLENDS means adding a second device, not swapping sticks.
What the BONDS Device Costs
The BONDS devices come in Cosmic Black, Ocean Blue and Ruby Red, all currently at 120 AED, down from 220 AED. The finish is the only choice you make, since the three share the same hardware. Prices move with promotions, so check the live listing before you order.
Storing BLENDS in UAE Heat
Dubai summers are hard on flavored sticks. Keep packs sealed in a cool, dry place and never leave them in a parked car. Heat fades aroma first, and fruit and cooling editions show it fastest.
If Vaping Is Also on Your List
Some readers looking at BLENDS are also weighing vaping. If that is you, pod systems are a separate category with their own flavors and nicotine options.
How to Pick Your First Pack
After going through all nine, the choice comes down to the feel you want, not the fruit on the label. Pick by base first:
- Want warm and plain: Gold for creamy honey, Rich for a sweeter, fuller tobacco.
- Want cool with fruit: Summer for watermelon, Blossom for plum.
- Want the strongest cooling and aroma: Purple for berry and menthol, Tropical for guava and floral.
- Want woody: Warm.
- Want a stick that changes: Passion Fruit Mix or Watermelon Mix.
A pack holds 20 sticks, so trying one edition first costs little. Use it for a few days, then add a second edition from a different family. Two packs will tell you which base you like.
Questions About BONDS Blends
What is BONDS by IQOS?
BONDS is a separate heated tobacco system with its own compact devices and its own BLENDS sticks. It is different from the ILUMA and TEREA system, and the sticks do not swap between them.
What is the price of BLENDS in the UAE?
Every BLENDS edition currently costs 99 AED per 20-stick pack, down from 170 AED. Prices can change with promotions, so check the live listing.
How much does IQOS cost in the UAE?
IQOS heats tobacco sticks rather than being a cigarette, so there is no cigarette price to compare. A BONDS device currently costs 120 AED, down from 220 AED, and ILUMA device prices depend on the model.
Is IQOS illegal in the UAE?
No. IQOS products are legally sold and used in the UAE through licensed retailers.
Is IQOS TEREA available in Dubai?
Yes. TEREA is sold in Dubai and across the UAE, and it is a different stick from BLENDS, made for ILUMA devices.
Can I use BLENDS sticks in an ILUMA device?
No. BLENDS is made for the BONDS device. ILUMA devices use TEREA sticks.
Which BLENDS editions have a capsule?
Passion Fruit Mix and Watermelon Mix are the two capsule editions. The other seven do not list a capsule.
Do all BLENDS editions contain clove?
Yes. Every listing names Indonesian clove as part of the blend, which is why the whole range shares a similar base.
Where to Buy
Once you know your base, the online shop carries all nine BLENDS editions and the BONDS devices, with fast delivery across Dubai and the UAE.
