Pick Lemon Mint if you want a sharp citrus hit with a cooling menthol finish, and pick Passion Fruit if you prefer a soft, juicy sweetness with almost no chill. The relx lemon mint pod leans crisp and bright, while Passion Fruit sits warm and rounded. Both run on the same RELX Pod Pro 2 hardware, so the real choice here is flavour character and personal taste, not device performance or build quality.
I have vaped both back to back across a Dubai summer, swapping pods mid afternoon to compare how they hold up in the heat. Below is an honest, side by side breakdown so you can match the right pod to your taste rather than guessing at the counter.
How do RELX Lemon Mint and Passion Fruit differ in flavour?
Lemon Mint tastes like cold lemonade with a mint leaf dropped in: tart up front, then a clean menthol exhale that resets your palate. Passion Fruit is the opposite mood, a ripe tropical sweetness that coats the tongue with no cooling at all. One wakes you up, the other relaxes you.
The split matters because it changes when you reach for each pod. If you want something that cuts through a heavy meal or a long drive, the RELX Lemon Mint pod works as a reset button. If you want a dessert style vape for a slow evening, Passion Fruit is the easier companion.
There is also a difference in how each pod ages across a session. Lemon Mint stays bright because the menthol keeps the exhale feeling fresh even after an hour of use. Passion Fruit softens as you go, and the sweetness can build, which is why some vapers find it richer towards the end of a pod.
Lemon Mint vs Passion Fruit: specs at a glance
Both pods share the same Pod Pro 2 format, so the differences live in flavour, sweetness and cooling rather than the hardware. Here is how they line up on the traits most UAE vapers ask about.
| Trait | RELX Lemon Mint | RELX Passion Fruit |
| Flavour family | Citrus menthol | Tropical fruit |
| Sweetness | Low to medium | Medium to high |
| Cooling | Strong menthol finish | Little to none |
| Best time of day | Morning, after meals | Evening, relaxed sessions |
| Throat feel | Crisp, slightly sharp | Smooth, rounded |
| Pairs well with | Coffee, spicy food | Tea, quiet downtime |
Which RELX pod suits the UAE climate better?
In high heat, menthol reads as refreshing, so Lemon Mint feels right when you step in from 40 degree weather and want an instant cool down. Passion Fruit keeps its character indoors with the air conditioning running, where its sweetness does not have to fight the temperature. Both store fine in a bag out of direct sun.
Sweetness behaves differently in the heat too. A sweet pod can feel heavier when you are already warm, so Passion Fruit is often more enjoyable once you are settled indoors. Lemon Mint, with its lower sweetness and cooling exhale, tends to feel lighter when the temperature is high and you have been outside.
A quick note on handling pods in UAE conditions:
- Keep pods out of a hot parked car, where heat can thin the liquid and affect taste.
- Store spares in a cool drawer rather than a sunny windowsill.
- Let a pod sit upright for a minute after a temperature swing before you vape it.
What does each pod pair with?
Lemon Mint shines next to strong flavours. It sits well after karak, with grilled or spiced food, and alongside a morning coffee where the citrus brightens the cup. Passion Fruit is better for lighter moments, a mid afternoon tea or a calm evening, where its tropical sweetness does not clash with anything sharp on your plate.
Shisha culture shapes this too. If you already enjoy fruit flavours socially, Passion Fruit will feel familiar and comfortable on a quiet night in. Lemon Mint is the better choice when you want something that stands apart from sweet flavours, a palate cleanser you can return to between richer tastes across the day.
If you like to rotate pods through the day, a simple pattern works well:
- Start the morning with Lemon Mint for the citrus lift.
- Switch to Passion Fruit in the evening when you want something gentler.
- Keep a neutral backup like RELX Classic Tobacco for when you want neither fruit nor menthol.
How do sweetness and nicotine feel on each pod?
Nicotine strength is set by the pod you buy, not by the flavour name, so check the pack for the figure that suits you. What changes between these two is how the nicotine reads. Lemon Mint feels slightly sharper on the throat because the citrus and menthol add bite, while Passion Fruit smooths the hit under its sweetness.
If you are sensitive to throat harshness, that smoothing can make Passion Fruit the gentler daily pod. If you like to feel the draw, Lemon Mint gives you a more defined sensation. Neither is stronger in nicotine by default, they simply frame the same hit in different ways.
When is neither pod the right pick?
Be honest with your palate. If menthol gives you that numbing, toothpaste sensation, skip Lemon Mint, because its cooling finish is the whole point and you will not enjoy it. If you find fruit vapes cloying after a full pod, Passion Fruit may feel too sweet by the end, and the RELX Passion Fruit pod will sit unfinished in your drawer.
Flavour fatigue is real with any single pod. Many vapers keep two or three on hand and swap when one starts to taste flat, which usually means your palate has adjusted rather than the pod failing.
How do they perform on the same hardware?
Because both are Pod Pro 2 pods, draw resistance, vapour volume and battery drain feel the same. Flavour aside, you will not notice a performance gap between them. That makes this a pure taste decision, which is rare and genuinely helpful when you are choosing between two pods.
Buy one of each for your first round. A single session of each pod tells you more than any review, and you will know within a day which style you reach for without thinking.
My verdict after a summer with both
Lemon Mint is my daytime default: the citrus and menthol keep it feeling clean even on the fourth or fifth session. Passion Fruit earns its place at night, when I want sweetness without the chill. Neither is better overall. They solve different moods, and keeping both covers almost every situation a UAE vaper runs into.
If I had to keep only one, I would take Lemon Mint, purely because its cooling finish resists flavour fatigue better across a long day in the heat. That is a personal call tied to how I vape, though. A sweet tooth would land on Passion Fruit without hesitation, and both are easy to live with.
FAQ
Is RELX Lemon Mint very minty or more lemon forward?
RELX Lemon Mint leads with lemon on the inhale and finishes with menthol on the exhale. The citrus is the headline flavour, while the mint acts as a cooling backdrop rather than an overpowering chill, so it reads as tart lemonade first, cool second.
Does RELX Passion Fruit taste artificial?
RELX Passion Fruit tastes like ripe tropical fruit with a soft, rounded sweetness. It is clearly a flavoured pod rather than fresh fruit, but it avoids the sharp candy edge some fruit vapes have, which keeps it pleasant across a full pod for most UAE vapers.
Can I use both pods in the same RELX device?
Yes. Both RELX Lemon Mint and Passion Fruit are Pod Pro 2 pods, so they fit the same RELX device. You can swap between them freely, though giving the mouthpiece a moment between very different flavours helps each one taste true.
Which pod lasts longer?
Pod life depends on how often and how hard you draw, not the flavour. RELX Lemon Mint and Passion Fruit use the same Pod Pro 2 format, so under similar use they last a similar time. Lighter, spaced out puffs stretch any pod further.
Is Lemon Mint good for after meals?
RELX Lemon Mint works well after meals because its citrus and menthol finish resets the palate, which many UAE vapers find cleansing after spiced or heavy food. Passion Fruit is less suited here, since its sweetness can compete with dessert rather than clear the palate.
Should a new RELX user start with one of these?
Either is a friendly starting point. Passion Fruit suits those who want sweetness and no cooling, while RELX Lemon Mint suits those who like a menthol finish. Buying one of each lets a new user learn their own preference quickly without much spend.
For use by adults 18 and over only. These are nicotine products and are not suitable for non smokers, minors, or anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. Vape responsibly, keep pods and devices away from children, and treat RELX as a smoke-free experience rather than a reason to start using nicotine.
