The Esse brand was founded in 1996 in South Korea by Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation. Its first feature was ultra-slim cigarettes—smaller than standard formats, with a mild yet rich flavor. In the early 2000s, the brand expanded its lineup with Slims and Superslims, carving out a niche among smokers who preferred a light and elegant format. During this period, Esse also entered international markets, first in Asia and then in Russia and Europe. In the 2010s, the brand began experimenting with flavored cigarettes, adding the Flavored and Menthol lines, strengthening its position among young people and connoisseurs of diverse flavors. Today, Esse is known for combining compactness, stylish design, and a variety of flavors, remaining a leader in the ultra-slim cigarette market worldwide.
ESSE Cigarette Types
ESSE uses only high-quality tobacco. Each pack has a prestigious appearance, and the cigarettes have a pleasant, smoky flavor. The product line includes classic and flavored varieties. Customer reviews are positive. The cigarettes are reasonably priced and can be purchased wholesale.
- Esse Black — strong ladies’ cigarettes with a charcoal filter. The tobacco is specially dried and finely chopped for production, creating a rich, thick flavor. There’s no pungent odor during smoking, and the cigarettes don’t cause irritation.
- Esse Blue — the same manufacturing technology as Black, but the cigarettes are slightly stronger, and the price is the same.
- Esse Classic — cigarettes have a traditional, rich tobacco flavor. They are made using premium tobacco. Thanks to their thin shape, the cigarette doesn’t feel too strong during the process. The aroma is discreet.
- Esse Exchange — cigarettes have a light, fresh aroma. The filter contains a flavored capsule with apple and menthol flavors. Consumers have the choice of smoking the classic version or the flavored version. Pressing the capsule virtually eliminates the tobacco smell.
- Esse Exchange Club — light, pleasant cigarettes with a menthol capsule. The aftertaste is pleasant, with no chemical aftertaste.
- Esse Exchange DEMI — this brand also includes a capsule, but in addition to the minty flavor, it has a distinct apple aroma. Crush the capsule for a pleasant, refreshing effect.
- Esse Exchange DEMI Mango — despite its strength, these are very smooth cigarettes with a mango flavor. No tobacco smell remains on your hands. The mango aroma is rich, and the aftertaste is sweet. The price per pack is affordable.
- Esse Exchange M Mango — these cigarettes are slightly reminiscent of the previous Esse version, but in addition to the mango flavor, there are minty notes after pressing the capsule. This blend is made from various tobacco varieties, making it easy to draw and pleasant to the touch.
- Esse Exchange S Mango — Delicious strawberry-mango cigarettes. According to reviews, the dominant note is sour. The product resembles strawberry caramel, with a pleasant and unobtrusive aroma. The strength is below average.
- Esse Exchange W — Light cigarettes with a pure tobacco aroma and a capsule with a medium nicotine content. When crushed, a rich grape flavor emerges, and the aftertaste is delicate and refreshing.
- Esse Field — Mild, doesn’t cause coughing or sore throat. Esse products emit a pleasant tobacco aroma that virtually disappears after the process. There’s no unpleasant tobacco odor emanating from your fingers or clothing.
- Esse Menthol — These slims have a rich menthol aroma and flavor. They are quite strong, but don’t cause unpleasant sensations. The tobacco is rich yet smooth.
- Esse mini Exchange are slim, short capsule cigarettes with an apple-menthol flavor. You can always convert the classic version to a flavored version to eliminate the tobacco smell.
- Esse mini Exchange W are small, slim capsule cigarettes with a pleasant, rich grape flavor and a medium nicotine content. Crushing a capsule fills your breath with a pleasant, explosive freshness, and the tobacco smell virtually disappears.
- Esse One is the lightest brand in the entire ESSE line. Their elegant shape and refined tobacco composition make these cigarettes very popular. They do not contain capsules, and they have a pleasant smoky aftertaste.
- Esse Presso are slim, long Esse cigarettes with flavoring. The filling is made of high-quality tobacco, and a distinct coffee flavor is noticeable during smoking.
- ESSE Secret are strong ladies’ cigarettes with a secret. A distinctive feature of this brand is the variety of flavors. Until you crush the capsule, it smokes like a regular one, but once you activate the capsule mechanism, your mouth is filled with one of the most delicious aromas. The pack contains capsules with menthol, pine, grape, tropical, and lime flavors. Each smoke is a surprise, as the capsules are not color-coded.
- Esse Silver is an ultra-thin and light Esse slim. There is no capsule, but there is no bitter aftertaste.
- Esse Special Crystal is medium strength. It includes a capsule with a citrusy yuzu flavor. Reviews of Esse say the aroma is similar to tangerine.
- Esse Special Gold is medium strength. Smoking does not leave a feeling of heaviness or bitterness.
