This midday route log compares two ESSE menthol cartons that sit close together in the Qorxiva catalogue and are easy to mix up during a quick lunchtime price check: ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg (SKU SS-288) and ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim (SKU SS-325). Both are adult tobacco catalogue records for Australia, sold as one carton containing 10 individual packs, and currently listed at A$195.50 per carton. The names are close and the prices are identical, so a reader can accidentally log the wrong SKU against the wrong product. This post records the facts for each carton, sets them side by side in a comparison table, and closes with a note on which carton suits an icy mint preference and which suits a classic smooth menthol preference.
ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg (SS-288) at a Glance
The first record in this comparison is ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg, logged under SKU SS-288. The full catalogue name is “ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg – 1 Carton (10 Packs)”, and the sale unit is one carton containing 10 individual packs. The product sits in the ESSE category alongside the other ESSE Change line and menthol records.
Flavour positioning: this is the icy mint profile in the ESSE Change line. The name carries the “Mint Ice Blast” and “4mg” descriptors, which is how the catalogue separates this SKU from the other ESSE Change flavours such as Applemint Wine (SS-277) and Applemint Orange (SS-259). Readers who prefer a fresh, icy mint character will recognise this SKU by the ice-blast wording.
Price record: the current listed price is A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), against a regular list price of A$230.00. Stock status at the time of this log is in stock. The canonical product route for this SKU is the ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg product page, and the slug is esse-change-mint-ice-blast-4mg.
ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim (SS-325) at a Glance
The second record is ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim, logged under SKU SS-325. The full catalogue name is “ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim – 1 Carton (10 Packs)”, and, like SS-288, the sale unit is one carton containing 10 individual packs. This is the classic menthol record in the ESSE range, and the “(Mechanical Green)” part of the name is the catalogue identifier that keeps it separate from the other ESSE menthol entries.
Flavour positioning: this is the classic smooth menthol profile, recorded in the ESSE super slim format. Where SS-288 leads with an icy blast character, SS-325 leads with the straight menthol descriptor and the super slim stick format. Readers who prefer a plain, smooth menthol character will recognise this SKU by the “Mechanical Green” identifier.
Price record: the current listed price is A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), against a regular list price of A$230.00. Stock status is in stock. The canonical product route for this SKU is the ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim product page, and the slug is esse-menthol-mechanical-green-super-slim.
Side-by-Side Comparison: SS-288 vs SS-325
The table below logs the two cartons against the fields a reader checks at lunchtime.
| Field | ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg | ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | SS-288 | SS-325 |
| Flavour profile | Icy mint ice blast (Change line) | Classic smooth menthol |
| Strength descriptor | 4mg in the catalogue name | Not stated in the catalogue name |
| Pack format | ESSE Change line format | Super slim format |
| Sale unit | 1 carton (10 packs) | 1 carton (10 packs) |
| Current carton price | A$195.50 | A$195.50 |
| Regular list price | A$230.00 | A$230.00 |
| Stock status | In stock | In stock |
| Slug | esse-change-mint-ice-blast-4mg | esse-menthol-mechanical-green-super-slim |
| Category | ESSE | ESSE |
Three differences carry the weight of this comparison. First, the flavour profile: SS-288 is the icy mint ice blast record, while SS-325 is the classic smooth menthol record. Second, the strength descriptor: SS-288 carries “4mg” in its name, while SS-325 does not. Third, the pack format: SS-325 is the super slim record, while SS-288 sits in the ESSE Change line format. Everything else matches, including the carton price.
Which ESSE Menthol Carton Fits Your Preference
After logging both records, the buying note is straightforward: the two cartons differ by flavour profile and pack format, not by price.
- If you prefer an icy, fresh mint character and want the Change line’s ice-blast profile, log ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg (SS-288) at A$195.50 per carton (10 packs).
- If you prefer a classic smooth menthol character in a super slim format, log ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim (SS-325) at A$195.50 per carton (10 packs).
- If you are still deciding across the wider range, the ESSE category page holds every ESSE record in one place.
Both cartons share the same price, the same sale unit and the same brand family, so the choice is a preference call between icy mint and classic menthol, not a price call. For the full ESSE picture, the ESSE Route Log 2026 post records every slug, SKU and carton price.
FAQ
Are SS-288 and SS-325 the same product?
No. SS-288 is the record for ESSE Change Mint Ice Blast 4mg, and SS-325 is the record for ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim. They are separate SKUs with different flavour profiles and pack formats, even though the current carton price is the same.
What is the price of each carton?
Both cartons are currently listed at A$195.50 per carton (10 packs), with a regular list price of A$230.00. The sale unit is one carton containing 10 individual packs, not one individual pack.
Which one is the super slim option?
SS-325, ESSE Menthol (Mechanical Green) Super Slim, is the record with the super slim format descriptor. SS-288 is the ESSE Change line ice-blast record.
Where can I check the full ESSE range?
The ESSE category page lists the full range, and the ESSE Route Log 2026 records every slug, SKU and carton price.
Route Log Notes for These Two SKUs
For the ledger, the key facts are: SS-288 routes to esse-change-mint-ice-blast-4mg and SS-325 routes to esse-menthol-mechanical-green-super-slim, both under the ESSE category. Both list the sale unit as one carton of 10 packs, both show a current price of A$195.50 per carton against a regular list price of A$230.00, and both were in stock at the time of this log. Earlier single-SKU logs are available at the SS-288 route log and the SS-325 route log.
Adults 18+ only. Australia only. Not health advice.
