Adults 18+ in Australia only. Two records in Xorvila’s live catalogue carry the words “Ice Blast” in their recorded names: Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) and ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg. Because the wording is the same, the two cartons are easy to confuse before you open a product page. This guide compares what the catalogue actually displays for each record — product name, SKU, stated carton format, current A$ price and live stock indicator — so you can decide which product page to open before you order. Tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive, and smoking causes serious health risks. This is a factual catalogue comparison, not a recommendation, review, ranking or health claim.
The two “Ice Blast” records in the live catalogue
Prices and stock were checked on 6 August 2026. Both records are listed as one carton containing 10 packs, and both displayed an in-stock indicator at that check. The linked product pages remain authoritative for current price and availability.
| Record | SKU | Regular price | Sale price | Carton format | Stock indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) | SS-278 | A$300.00 | A$255.00 | 1 carton (10 packs) | In stock |
| ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg | SS-288 | A$230.00 | A$195.50 | 1 carton (10 packs) | In stock |
Open the Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) product page and the ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg product page to see each record exactly as it is listed today.
What the “Ice Blast” wording is and is not
“Ice Blast” is variant wording that appears inside both recorded titles. It is part of each record’s identity and it is how the two cartons are named in the catalogue. It is not a health, safety, strength or quality claim, and it does not describe the product’s actual taste or performance. No cigarette is safe, and wording in a product name never changes that. Because the same words appear in two different brands’ records, the full product name and the SKU must be used together to identify the exact carton.
How the two records differ
The two records differ in the catalogue facts you can verify before opening an order:
- Brand line wording. The Marlboro record carries the line word “Mega”; the ESSE record carries the range word “Change”. Those words place each carton inside a different brand line in the catalogue.
- mg wording. The Marlboro title contains “8mg” and the ESSE title contains “4mg”. As with every mg wording in a catalogue title, this is an identifier in the recorded name, not a strength, health or safety claim. See how to read mg wording in a cigarette catalogue title.
- Regional edition wording. The Marlboro title includes “(Japan)”. Regional wording distinguishes records that share a brand or variant name; it does not by itself prove where an item was manufactured. See how to read regional edition wording in catalogue titles.
- Price tier. At the 6 August 2026 check the Marlboro record displayed a sale price of A$255.00 (regular A$300.00) and the ESSE record displayed A$195.50 (regular A$230.00). The price to pay is the sale price shown on the product page at the time you order.
- Carton format and stock. Both records are one carton containing 10 packs and both showed an in-stock indicator at the check. Confirm the sale unit and stock marker on the product page before ordering.
Which product page should you open?
Use the record that matches the line you are researching:
- If you are researching the Marlboro line, start with the Marlboro category page and open the Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) record.
- If you are researching the ESSE Change line, start with the ESSE category page and open the ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg record.
Match the full product name and the SKU on the page you open — shortened names can point to a different carton. This guide does not rank one record above the other or recommend one for purchase; it exists to help you open the correct product page, where the current price and stock are shown.
Related reading
- ESSE Change Cigarettes: Double Applemint Orange vs Wine vs Mint Ice Blast 4mg — how the three ESSE Change records compare within the ESSE line.
- ESSE Change vs ESSE Super Slim — how the two ESSE lines are identified.
- Marlboro Catalogue Naming Guide: Region, Format and SKU — how the four Marlboro listings are read.
Adults 18+ only. This article compares catalogue listings and prices; it does not provide health advice, and no cigarette is safer because of its listing price or name.