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Al Fakher Crown Bar offers a variety of mint and menthol flavours, from gentle spearmint to sharp blackcurrant ice and refreshing Cool Mint.
A Dubai afternoon in August can make even a good vape taste flat. The flavors that keep their character in that heat are the cold ones, and Al Fakher has built a proper lineup of them: clean mints, soft spearmint, icy berries and a few clever fruit-and-mint blends. Some of them hit like a glass of iced water, while others only whisper.
This guide walks through every cool flavor in the Crown Bar family, from the first draw to the last trace on your tongue. Whether this is your first disposable or your fiftieth, you will find a flavor that matches the kind of chill you enjoy. Most of the picks below come from the Crown Bar Mega Max 40000 range, with one standout from the Cloud Box line.
Mint, Menthol and Ice: Three Words That Do Not Mean the Same Thing
Shoppers often treat these labels as interchangeable. They are not, and knowing the difference saves you from ordering something far colder or sweeter than you wanted.
- Mint flavors taste like the herb itself. Think crushed leaf, fresh gum or a shisha mint bowl. The cooling is part of the flavor.
- Menthol-style chill is a sharper, crisper cold that you feel in the throat and nose as much as you taste it.
- Ice flavors add a cooling finish to a fruit. The fruit comes first and the cold arrives on the exhale.
Plenty of Crown Bar flavors blend two of these, which is why a “mint” can feel icy and an “ice” can taste fruity. Keep the three ideas in mind and the flavor descriptions below will make more sense.
The Cool Flavors, One by One
Mint: The Clean, Cold Classic
Mint is the purest cool flavor in the Mega Max range, with no fruit and no sweetness underneath. The inhale is a crisp snap of cold mint that tastes closer to a fresh leaf than to toothpaste. On the exhale the chill settles into an even coolness rather than spiking and fading, and the finish stays clean.
It sits at a medium to strong cooling level, which makes the Mint Mega Max 40000 a natural fit for anyone who likes a neutral, refreshing vape that does not try to be dessert.
Spearmint: The Gentle One
Spearmint is the softer sibling. The inhale is green and leafy with a rounded herbal body and a hint of natural sweetness, with none of the sharp edge that plain menthol carries. The cooling arrives gently on the exhale, fades cleanly and leaves a fresh, lightly peppery aftertaste.
At a light to medium cooling level, the Spearmint Mega Max 40000 will not freeze your throat. Opening the airflow makes the exhale airier without turning it icy, so it works well for long sessions where a strong chill would tire you out.
Cool Mint on the Cloud Box 50000: When the Cold Is the Whole Point
Cool Mint is the one edition where the cooling is the entire experience. The inhale is herbal and smooth, the icy finish works with the mint rather than sitting on top of it, and there is no sweetener anywhere in the flavor. The closest comparison is traditional mint shisha rather than spearmint candy.
It belongs to the Crown Bar Cloud Box 50000 line, which has a bigger tank and battery than the Mega Max, and it is built for direct-to-lung draws. Tight mouth-to-lung vapers will find it too airy. Everyone else can try the Cool Mint Cloud Box for the coldest, cleanest profile in the family.
Blackcurrant Mint and Blackcurrant Ice: One Berry, Two Kinds of Chill
These two share a dark, slightly tart blackcurrant, and the difference is how the cold behaves.
In Blackcurrant Mint, the first draw is juice-like and tart. A cooling, herbal mint builds gradually on the exhale, so the fruit stays noticeable underneath. The finish is clean and rounded, and the cooling level sits at medium. Closing the airflow a little sharpens the tartness.
Blackcurrant Ice flips the order. The berry opens the draw, a cold edge rises beneath it, and the exhale brings a strong, crisp chill with only a trace of fruit left behind. If you want menthol-style bite, pick Ice. If you want fruit and mint working together, pick Mint.
Grape Mint, Lemon Mint and Gum Mint: Mint With a Twist
These three keep the mint but add a flavor you can taste first.
- Grape Mint: Dark, jammy grape on the inhale, then mint takes over the exhale and cools the back of the throat. Cooling and sweetness both sit at medium, and the finish is cool without being freezing. The Grape Mint Mega Max is a popular starting point for people who like fruit but want a fresh finish.
- Lemon Mint: Tangy, zesty citrus opens the draw, then a smooth herbal mint eases in. It is modeled on Al Fakher’s shisha blends, and the citrus stays sharp instead of syrupy. Lemon Mint suits vapers who find most fruit flavors too sweet.
- Gum Mint: Soft pink bubblegum comes first, a light mint coolness rises beneath it, and the exhale finishes crisp and clean, closer to fresh mint gum than to either flavor alone. The cooling is light, which makes Gum Mint the easiest way into cool flavors.
Lush Ice: Watermelon With a Cold Finish
Lush Ice is the sweet one in this lineup. The first draw is fruit-forward watermelon that is sweet without turning syrupy. Cooling builds mid-draw alongside the sweetness, then the ice comes through on the exhale and lingers briefly. The page rates it medium to bold, and the sweetness rounds off the chill, so it feels softer than plain Mint.
It is a direct-to-lung flavor with adjustable airflow, so it will not give you a tight draw. Fruit lovers who still want a cold finish should look at Lush Ice on the Mega Max 40000.
Cool Flavors Compared at a Glance
| Flavor | Model | Cooling | Sweetness | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | Mega Max 40000 | Medium to strong | None | Fresh leaf, clean finish | Neutral chill fans |
| Spearmint | Mega Max 40000 | Light to medium | Low | Leafy, rounded, gentle | Long, relaxed sessions |
| Cool Mint | Cloud Box 50000 | Cooling is the whole flavor | None | Herbal mint with an icy finish | Shisha mint lovers |
| Blackcurrant Mint | Mega Max 40000 | Medium | Moderate | Tart berry, mint builds late | Fruit plus mint |
| Blackcurrant Ice | Mega Max 40000 | Strong and sharp | Low to moderate | Berry first, crisp cold exhale | Menthol-style bite |
| Grape Mint | Mega Max 40000 | Medium | Medium | Jammy grape, mint on the exhale | Fruit lovers easing into cool |
| Lemon Mint | Mega Max 40000 | Moderate | Tangy rather than sweet | Zesty citrus, smooth mint | Anyone tired of sugary flavors |
| Gum Mint | Mega Max 40000 | Light | Moderate | Bubblegum with a mint finish | Beginners |
| Lush Ice | Mega Max 40000 | Medium to bold | Sweet | Watermelon, cold exhale | Sweet-tooth vapers |
Which Cool Flavor Fits Your Experience Level?
Brand new to disposables
Start with the lighter profiles. Gum Mint and Spearmint give you a gentle chill without overwhelming the flavor, and Grape Mint adds more fruit if you prefer sweetness. If you are unsure where to begin across the whole lineup, our guide on which Crown Bar flavors to try in Dubai covers the full spread.
A few devices in and curious about colder
Mint and Blackcurrant Mint are the step up. Mint gives you a bigger, cleaner cold, while Blackcurrant Mint keeps fruit in the picture as the chill builds.
Experienced and chasing intensity
Blackcurrant Ice and the Cloud Box Cool Mint are the strongest statements here. One delivers a sharp menthol-style exhale over tart fruit, the other is pure cold mint with nothing to soften it. Pairing a cold flavor with a more closed airflow, where the device allows it, concentrates the taste.
Why the Same Flavor Can Feel Different: Airflow and Draw Style
Most of the Mega Max flavors have adjustable airflow. Closing it gives a tighter, mouth-to-lung style draw, and opening it gives a looser direct-to-lung pull. The change is noticeable with cool flavors in particular. A closed setting concentrates the flavor, while an open one makes the exhale airier and the chill spread wider.
Lush Ice and the Cloud Box Cool Mint are designed around direct-to-lung draws, so they will not suit a very tight pull. Dual mesh coils help these devices keep the flavor even from the first puff onward, and our explainer on how mesh coil technology shapes flavor and vapor shows why that matters for a delicate flavor like spearmint.
Mega Max 40000 or Cloud Box 50000?
The Mega Max carries the broad spread of mint and ice flavors. The Cloud Box has fewer mint options, but it holds the Cool Mint. Here is how the two lines differ on paper:
- Mega Max 40000: up to 40,000 puffs, 30 ml of pre-filled e-liquid, an 850 mAh rechargeable battery and 6 mg/ml nicotine.
- Cloud Box 50000: up to 50,000 puffs, 60 ml of pre-filled e-liquid, a 2,200 mAh rechargeable battery and 5 mg/ml nicotine.
Both charge over USB Type-C and activate on the draw, with no buttons. If you want to see where these sit against the rest of the family, the Al Fakher vape range comparison lays out puffs, nicotine and flavor counts side by side.
Keeping a Cool Flavor Tasting Its Best
Cold flavors are delicate, so a few habits go a long way in UAE conditions.
- Keep the device out of hot places. A parked car or a sunny windowsill can dull the flavor, so keep it in a bag or a shaded spot.
- Pace your draws. Short, steady pulls let the cooling build gradually, while rapid back-to-back puffs can make the chill feel harsh.
- Match the airflow to the mood. Open it for a breezier exhale and close it a little when you want the flavor to concentrate.
- Pay attention if the taste changes. A burnt or flat note usually has a simple cause, and our post on why an Al Fakher vape can taste burnt walks through the fixes.
Pros and Cons of Mint and Menthol Flavors
What works in their favor
- Cool flavors stay refreshing in hot weather, which makes them a good fit for UAE summers.
- Mint has no sugary aftertaste to coat your mouth, so it is easy to vape for long stretches.
- Many of them pair well with a plain drink, such as water or coffee, without clashing.
What to watch for
- Strong chill can feel sharp on the throat, especially for newcomers, so start light if you are unsure.
- Heavy cooling can mute fruit notes, which is why a fruit-and-mint blend never tastes quite like the plain fruit.
- Ice-named flavors vary a lot in how cold they run, so read the cooling level before you order.
Final Thoughts
Al Fakher Crown Bar offers a variety of mint and menthol flavours, from gentle spearmint to sharp blackcurrant ice and refreshing Cool Mint. Choosing the right option depends on your preferred balance of sweetness, fruitiness and cooling intensity.
When you’re ready to explore the range, visit Al Fakher Dubai for genuine products and convenient UAE delivery. Orders arrive within 1 hour in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, while other UAE locations are served by courier within 12 hours. Enjoy free delivery on orders above AED 300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Al Fakher flavor is the coolest?
Blackcurrant Ice has the sharpest, most menthol-style chill, and the Cloud Box Cool Mint is the most single-minded cold mint. Mint on the Mega Max sits just behind them as a medium to strong option.
Is mint the same as menthol in a vape?
No. Mint tastes like the herb, while menthol is a crisper cold you feel in the throat and nose. Many flavors blend the two, which is why labels can look confusing.
What is the mildest cool flavor for a beginner?
Gum Mint has the lightest cooling, and Spearmint is the gentlest of the pure mints. Both give a refreshing finish without a strong chill.
Do cool flavors change how long a device lasts?
The flavor does not change the rated puff count. Real-world life depends on draw length and how often you vape, so treat puff numbers as a guide.
Can I switch between a mint and a fruit flavor in the same week?
Yes, since each device is a sealed unit with its own flavor. Many vapers keep one cool flavor and one sweet flavor on rotation.
Why does my mouth feel dry after a strong menthol-style flavor?
Some people notice this with colder profiles. Drinking water between sessions and choosing a lighter cooling level, such as Spearmint, often helps.
