Quick answer: In Virqalo’s catalogue, the number in a cigarette product name — for example 6mg, 8mg or 10mg — is the nominal tar-yield figure the manufacturer prints on the pack for that market. It is part of the exact product name and record, not the nicotine figure and not a health rating. Adults 18+ only.
When you search an imported cigarette brand, you often see a milligram figure inside the product name: MEVIUS Lights 8mg, Mild MEVIUS 10mg, Dunhill Blue 6mg, ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg. If you are not sure what that number means — or whether it is the nicotine amount — this guide explains the figure, shows you where it comes from, and how to use it to find the exact record in the Virqalo catalogue.
Where you see the mg figure in the catalogue
Virqalo lists each product under the exact name the manufacturer uses, and the mg figure is part of that name. These live records all carry an mg figure today (all prices are current catalogue prices, A$):
| Product record | SKU | Current price |
|---|---|---|
| MEVIUS Lights 8mg – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-347 | A$247.66 |
| Mild MEVIUS 10mg Hard Pack – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-370 | A$230.58 |
| MEVIUS Option Purple 8 – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-355 | A$230.58 |
| Dunhill Blue 6mg – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-386 | A$213.50 |
| Dunhill Red 6mg – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-372 | A$230.58 |
| ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-288 | A$196.42 |
| Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan) – 1 Carton (10 Packs) | SS-278 | A$256.20 |
All of the records above are currently in stock and are sold as one carton containing 10 individual packs. The mg figure travels with the record so each entry can be identified exactly, even when two records belong to the same brand and series.
What the mg figure refers to
On the imported brands listed in this catalogue, the mg number is the nominal tar yield in milligrams that the manufacturer prints on the pack for the market of origin. Japanese-market packs, for example, commonly print figures such as Tar 8mg / Nicotine 0.7mg on the side of the pack. The product name carries that tar figure forward, which is why you see names such as MEVIUS Lights 8mg or Marlboro Ice Blast Mega 8mg (Japan).
Virqalo does not measure or calculate these figures. The catalogue records the product name the manufacturer uses, and the pack itself is the authoritative source: if you have the physical pack, read the printed figures there.
What the mg figure does not mean
- It is not the nicotine figure. Tar and nicotine are printed as separate figures on the pack. A product named “8mg” is not a claim that one cigarette contains 8mg of nicotine.
- It is not a strength rating applied by Virqalo. The figure is part of the manufacturer’s product identity; Virqalo does not rate how “strong” a record is.
- It is not a health or safety rating. A lower number does not mean a product is less harmful. Tobacco contains nicotine, smoking causes serious health risks, and Virqalo makes no health-benefit claims about any record.
- It is not an equivalence marker. Two records with a similar mg figure are still distinct records with their own SKU. Virqalo does not present one product as a substitute for another.
How the mg figure helps you find the exact record
Because the mg figure is part of the exact name, it is a useful search term when you are trying to recover a specific record:
- Searching mevius 8mg points to MEVIUS Lights 8mg (SKU SS-347), while mevius 10mg points to Mild MEVIUS 10mg Hard Pack (SKU SS-370). The two records are different products, not interchangeable versions.
- Searching dunhill 6mg returns two live records — Dunhill Blue 6mg (SKU SS-386) and Dunhill Red 6mg (SKU SS-372). The mg figure alone is not enough: check the full name and SKU to confirm which record you need. Our exact-record check for Dunhill Blue 6mg vs Red 6mg walks through that comparison.
- Some series use the same figure in a short name, such as MEVIUS Option Purple 8 (SKU SS-355) — the “8” is the same 8mg figure used in the series name. The MEVIUS Option Purple 8 vs Premium Menthol SKU check shows why the full record name matters.
How to check a record before ordering
To confirm you are looking at the exact record you want:
- Match the complete product name, including any mg figure, flavour word and edition term.
- Note the SKU shown on the record and compare it with the SKU you are looking for.
- Confirm the sale unit: in this catalogue, “1 Carton (10 Packs)” means one carton containing ten individual packs.
- Check the current A$ price and stock state on the product page at the time you order; prices shown here were verified on the day this article was published and can change.
- If you are unsure, contact the Virqalo editorial desk before ordering rather than guessing between two similar records.
You can browse by brand to compare records side by side: MEVIUS, Dunhill, ESSE and Marlboro category pages list every live record for each brand.
FAQ
Is “6mg” the nicotine amount?
No. The mg figure in these product names is the nominal tar-yield figure printed on the pack; the nicotine figure is printed separately. Check the physical pack for the exact printed figures for that market.
Does “8mg” mean stronger than “6mg”?
The figure is a tar-yield figure the manufacturer uses to name the product. Virqalo does not rate how strong a record is, and a higher number is not a recommendation or a health claim.
Does a lower mg number mean it is safer?
No. The mg figure is not a health or safety rating, and Virqalo makes no health-benefit claims. Smoking any cigarette causes serious health risks; this catalogue is for adults 18+ only.
Why do some records not show an mg number?
Because the manufacturer does not use an mg figure in that product name. For example, Manchester records in this catalogue are identified by full name and SKU without an mg figure. The record is still exact — the complete name and SKU are what identify it.
Where is the mg figure printed on the product?
On the pack of the market of origin, usually as part of the tar/nicotine labelling. On Virqalo, the figure appears in the exact product name on the record page.
Virqalo is an Australian catalogue for adults aged 18 and over. This article helps you identify catalogue records; it is not health advice. Tobacco contains nicotine, and smoking causes serious health risks.