PMI Launches New Flavors for IQOS ILUMA i & SENTIA

PMI by 2FIRSTS.ai
Jul.31.2024
PMI Launches New Flavors for IQOS ILUMA i & SENTIA
Philip Morris Japan officially launches new flavors for IQOS ILUMA i and SENTIA pods, available in stores nationwide.

According to Ascii, on July 31, Philip Morris Japan officially launched new flavors "Juicy Red" for its heated tobacco products "IQOS ILUMA i" and "IQOS ILUMA", as well as their special pods "SENTIA".


The new product will be available on the IQOS online store and seven IQOS stores nationwide starting from July 31st. It will gradually be introduced at IQOS stores (some Yamada Denki stores, some Bic Camera stores), IQOS sections (some Don Quijote stores, etc.), and convenience stores nationwide from August 5th. This product comes in a pack of 20 and is priced at 530 Japanese yen (3.47 US dollars).


The new flavor is marketed as a "refreshing mint with a hint of sourness and sweetness," adding to SENTIA brand's mint series flavors, now totaling five.


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