Differences Between Domestic and Duty-Free Marlboro
Domestic Marlboro refers to the version sold in Japan, while duty-free versions are sold at airports. The main differences are price and sales channel, while the user experience is generally similar.
The domestic Marlboro version refers to the version sold in convenience stores in Japan, including the version sold in IQOS specialty stores. The duty-free version refers to the IQOS tobacco sticks sold at airports and other duty-free shops. The main difference between the duty-free version and the domestic version is the price: the duty-free version can usually be purchased for around RMB 220, while the domestic version may cost around RMB 280. As for differences in use, it is said that the tobacco is packed a bit looser, and that the menthol version tastes different. The editor cannot verify this, but for a cigarette manufacturer, you generally get what you pay for—so there must be some differences.
