By Harry LoweUpdated 9 November 20269 min read
Phiz Lines Explained: What Are The Phiz Snus Lines In The UK?
Key takeaways
- The Phiz lines in the UK are six cans: Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical, each at 6mg and 12mg per pouch.
- The Phiz 6mg line sits in Light and the Phiz 12mg line sits in Medium on our strength scale.
- Phiz strength is stated per pouch, so 6mg and 12mg can be compared directly with other per pouch figures.
- Every Phiz can is read as flavour first, then mg per pouch, and a pouch is kept in for 30 to 60 minutes depending on preference.
The Phiz lines in the UK come to six cans: three flavours, Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical, each at two strengths, 6mg and 12mg per pouch. That makes the Phiz snus range two lines, a 6mg line and a 12mg line, with the same three flavour names running down both. It is a little like ordering a half or a pint in a pub from Manchester to Glasgow: the drink keeps its name and only the measure changes, so the chart below is worth a quick look before the detail.
| Flavour | 6mg line (Light) | 12mg line (Medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Cherry | 6mg per pouch | 12mg per pouch |
| Peppermint | 6mg per pouch | 12mg per pouch |
| Tropical | 6mg per pouch | 12mg per pouch |
What Are The Phiz Lines In The UK?
The Phiz lines on the UK shelf are the 6mg line and the 12mg line, and each holds Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical. Six cans in total, laid out as a simple grid of three flavours by two strengths. Nothing else sits in the range, so there is no hidden third tier to hunt for, and nothing between 6mg and 12mg to wonder about.
The word line is used loosely when people talk about snus, and it can mean a flavour family, a named edition or a strength band. For Phiz, the strength band is the clearest meaning, because the nicotine amount is the one detail that changes between the two groups. The flavour names stay put, which keeps the whole range easy to hold in your head. A reader in Birmingham and a reader in Edinburgh are looking at exactly the same six cans, and the same two questions settle the choice: which flavour, and which strength.
Phiz is stated per pouch, so the figure on each can is the amount in a single pouch. That matters when comparing against other brands, because a per pouch figure can be set beside another per pouch figure without any sums. The sections below take the two lines in turn, then the flavours, then the practical questions that usually follow.
How Do The 6mg And 12mg Lines Differ?
The two lines differ in nicotine per pouch and in nothing else that is listed: the 6mg line holds 6mg per pouch and the 12mg line holds 12mg per pouch, with identical flavour names in both. Twelve is exactly double six, which gives the pair a tidy relationship. If you know how you get on with one, you have a clear reference point for the other.
On our strength scale, the categories run Light from 1 to 8mg, Medium from 8 to 16mg, Strong from 16 to 25mg and Extreme from 25mg upwards, all per pouch. Phiz sits across the first two bands, with the 6mg line in Light and the 12mg line in Medium. Neither Phiz line reaches the Strong band. For the full strength picture in one place, what strengths does Phiz come in? sets the amounts out together.
What Does The Phiz 6mg Line Contain?
The Phiz 6mg line contains Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical, each at 6mg per pouch, and it is the Light option in the range. Because all three cans share one nicotine amount, comparing them is purely a question of flavour. Someone who has settled on 6mg can look across the three names and choose by taste, with no second variable to track.
What Does The Phiz 12mg Line Contain?
The Phiz 12mg line contains Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical, each at 12mg per pouch, and it is the Medium option in the range. Again the three cans share a single nicotine amount, so the flavour name does the work of telling them apart. Anyone who prefers a higher amount per pouch can stay inside this line and still have all three flavours to pick from.
Which Flavours Does Phiz Come In?
Phiz comes in three flavours, Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical, and every one of them is available at both 6mg and 12mg per pouch. Two fruit names and one mint name, so a reader can usually work out where to start from a single question: fruit or mint?
Does Phiz Dark Cherry Come In Both Strengths?
Phiz Dark Cherry comes at 6mg and at 12mg per pouch, so the cherry name can be held steady while the nicotine amount changes. That is the cleanest way to compare the two lines for a fruit lover. Choose the flavour first, then pick the line that matches the nicotine amount you want.
Does Phiz Peppermint Come In Both Strengths?
Phiz Peppermint comes at 6mg and at 12mg per pouch, which makes it the mint option in both lines. Mint is the flavour family many UK readers reach for first, and having it at two strengths means a mint preference does not force a particular nicotine amount.
Does Phiz Tropical Come In Both Strengths?
Phiz Tropical also comes at 6mg and at 12mg per pouch, rounding out the fruit side of the range alongside Dark Cherry. With two fruit names and one mint name, the three flavours cover the two directions most shoppers in London or Leeds think of when they first look at a shelf of snus.
Is Phiz Strength Measured Per Pouch Or Per Gram?
Phiz strength is stated per pouch, so 6mg and 12mg describe the nicotine in one pouch. A figure in mg/g is different, because it measures nicotine per gram of pouch material. To turn it into a per pouch figure, you need to know what a single pouch weighs and scale the mg/g number to that weight. Pouch weights vary, so two products with the same mg/g can hold quite different amounts per pouch, which is why the two measures should never be set side by side.
This is worth knowing when you compare Phiz with anything else on the UK shelf. If a product lists mg/g, convert it to a per pouch figure before comparing it with the Phiz 6mg line or the Phiz 12mg line. If it lists mg per pouch, the figures can be compared directly. Across the whole UK shop, 560 products are in stock and they run from 3mg to 150mg per pouch, so Phiz at 6mg and 12mg sits at the gentler end of a very wide spread. Words such as strong or extra strong can also mean different things from one brand to the next, so the milligram figure is the more reliable guide. Phiz keeps things simple by giving the per pouch figure in every product name.
How Long Is A Phiz Pouch Kept In?
A pouch is kept in for 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the user's preference, and that applies to every Phiz can in both lines. The strength and the flavour name identify the product, and the time in the mouth is a separate habit that each person settles for themselves. A 6mg Peppermint and a 12mg Tropical follow the same 30 to 60 minute window.
The longer question, how long does a Phiz last?, goes through the session in more detail. For the purposes of choosing between the lines, the useful point is that the line you choose does not change the window, only the nicotine amount in each pouch.
How Do You Use Phiz Snus In The UK?
You use Phiz snus the same way as any other pouch: place one pouch between the gum and the upper lip, leave it there, then remove it when you are finished. The routine is identical for the 6mg line and the 12mg line, and for all three flavours. How do you use Phiz snus in the UK? covers placement and handling step by step.
Our products are for adults aged 18+. Before opening a can, check that the name on the lid matches the flavour and strength you meant to buy, because Dark Cherry at 6mg and Dark Cherry at 12mg share a flavour name and differ only in nicotine per pouch.
Which Phiz Flavour Is The Best?
The best Phiz flavour is the one you would be happy to name unprompted, and the three names give an easy way in: Dark Cherry or Tropical for fruit, Peppermint for mint. A reader who already enjoys mint in other snus will find Peppermint the familiar starting point, while a reader who prefers fruit has two to choose between. Because each flavour is available in both lines, taste does not have to be traded against strength.
For a full ordering of the three, Phiz flavours ranked: which snus is best in the UK? walks through each flavour and who it suits. The grid at the top of this page is the quick version: pick a column for the flavour and a row for the strength.
What Is Phiz, And Where Can You Get It In The UK?
Phiz is a snus brand whose UK range is the six cans described above, and the introduction to the brand itself sits in what is Phiz?. The range is small and easy to take in, which is part of its appeal: three flavour names, two strengths and no unlisted extras to decode.
The buying side has its own page, where can you buy Phiz in the UK?, and we deliver to the UK, so the whole Phiz range is within reach of a reader in Manchester, Leeds or anywhere else in the country. A helpful habit when ordering is to read the full product name aloud before adding it to the basket, flavour first and strength second, for example Tropical, 12mg.
How Do You Choose Between The Six Phiz Cans?
Choose between the six Phiz cans by fixing one detail and varying the other: hold the strength and compare the flavours, or hold the flavour and compare the strengths. Changing both at once makes it hard to tell which difference mattered to you.
Starting at the lower amount, PHIZ Dark Cherry 6mg, PHIZ Peppermint 6mg and PHIZ Tropical 6mg all give 6mg per pouch, so the three can be compared purely on flavour. Moving up, PHIZ Dark Cherry 12mg gives the same cherry name at 12mg per pouch, and PHIZ Peppermint 12mg and PHIZ Tropical 12mg follow the same pattern for mint and tropical.
As a worked example, a reader who likes cherry and wants the Light option would look at the 6mg line and choose Dark Cherry, while a reader who prefers mint and a Medium amount would look at the 12mg line and choose Peppermint. Either way, the full name tells you everything: flavour, then mg per pouch.
When you are ready to buy snus, keep that full name as your reference, and the wider snus range lets you carry the same habit across other brands: nicotine per pouch first, then flavour. For a repeat order, match both parts of the name before adding the can, and the right Phiz line will always be the one in your basket.
Questions about Phiz
What are the Phiz lines in the UK?
The Phiz lines in the UK are a 6mg line and a 12mg line, each holding Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical. That makes six cans, with nicotine stated per pouch.
Do all Phiz flavours come in both strengths?
Yes, Phiz Dark Cherry, Phiz Peppermint and Phiz Tropical are each available at 6mg and at 12mg per pouch on the UK shelf.
Which Phiz strength categories apply on your scale?
Phiz 6mg sits in Light (1 to 8mg per pouch) and Phiz 12mg sits in Medium (8 to 16mg per pouch) on our strength scale.
Are Phiz strengths per pouch or per gram?
They are per pouch. Phiz 6mg and 12mg describe the nicotine in one pouch, while a mg/g figure has to be scaled to the weight of a single pouch before it can be compared.
How long is a Phiz pouch kept in?
A pouch is kept in for 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the user's preference, whichever Phiz flavour or strength you choose.
Explore Phiz
- What Are Phiz Snus Strengths And mg Levels In The UK?Phiz snus comes in 6mg and 12mg per pouch in the UK, with Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical at both, placing it in our Light and Medium bands.Read ›
- How Long Does a Phiz Last? Phiz Snus in the UKA Phiz snus pouch is kept in for 30 to 60 minutes, depending on preference, and the UK range comes at 6mg and 12mg per pouch.Read ›
- How Do You Use Phiz Snus in the UK?Use Phiz snus by resting a pouch between your upper lip and gum, choosing between 6mg and 12mg per pouch before selecting a flavour.Read ›
- Phiz Flavours Ranked: Which Snus Is Best In The UK?Dark Cherry leads our UK Phiz snus ranking, followed by Peppermint and Tropical, with every flavour available at 6mg and 12mg per pouch.Read ›
- What Is Phiz? Snus in the UKPhiz is a snus brand on our UK shelf with Dark Cherry, Peppermint and Tropical at 6mg and 12mg per pouch.Read ›
- Where Can You Buy Phiz Snus in the UK?You can buy Phiz snus in the UK at The Snus Life, choosing Dark Cherry, Peppermint or Tropical at 6mg or 12mg per pouch.Read ›
