VELO vs ZYN is the comparison most people in Greece end up making: these are the two nicotine pouch brands you are most likely to have seen at a kiosk or heard about from friends. Both come in slim and mini pouches, both have mint and fruit flavours, and both run from mild to very strong. The differences are in how strength is labelled, which flavours each brand does best and what you pay per can. Here is a practical comparison, based on the specifications and prices listed in the SnusCore shop.
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VELO vs ZYN in 30 seconds
| VELO (products featured here) | ZYN (products featured here) | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength per pouch | 10-14 mg | 3-11 mg |
| Formats | Slim | Slim and mini |
| Pouches per can | 20-21 | 20 |
| Flavour families | Peppermint, grape, cherry, mango | Mint and menthol, cherry, blueberry mint |
| Price per can | €4.79 | €5.79 |
| Manufacturer on product page | BAT | Swedish Match |
What is ZYN and what is VELO?
If you are asking "what is ZYN?", the short answer is a tobacco-free nicotine pouch: a small pouch placed under the upper lip that releases nicotine and flavour without smoke or vapour. ZYN is made by Swedish Match according to our product pages. VELO is the same type of product, made by BAT, and it is sold in a slim format with an "all white" pouch. Both are for adult nicotine users only, and nicotine is addictive.
Flavours compared
Mint: VELO Freezing Peppermint vs ZYN Cool Mint and Menthol Ice
VELO Freezing Peppermint Ultra Strong (14 mg per pouch, 20 mg/g, €4.79) is a sharp peppermint with a strong nicotine kick. On the ZYN side, ZYN Cool Mint Slim 2 (6 mg per pouch, €5.79) blends peppermint, spearmint and menthol at a moderate strength, while ZYN Menthol Ice Slim 4 (11 mg per pouch, €5.79) goes intensely cooling with menthol and eucalyptus. If you want mint at a gentler level, ZYN Cool Mint is the easier starting point; if you want the strongest mint in this comparison, VELO Freezing Peppermint Ultra leads.
Fruit: VELO Purple Grape, Icy Cherry and Tropical Mango vs ZYN Black Cherry and Blueberry Mint
VELO's fruit range here is broad: Purple Grape Strong (10 mg), Icy Cherry Strong (10 mg) and Tropical Mango Strong (14 mg, with mandarin, mango and passion fruit notes). ZYN answers with Black Cherry Mini 2 (3 mg, sweet cherry with wild berry and vanilla notes) and Blueberry Mint Slim 4 (11 mg, blueberries with cooling mint). If you like fruit and want a mild pouch, ZYN Black Cherry Mini is the lightest in this list; for stronger fruit, VELO has more options.
Strength: VELO's ladder vs ZYN's numbered strengths
VELO labels strength with words on the can and in the product name (Medium, Strong, X-Strong, Max, Ultra), and the exact mg per pouch is on the product page. ZYN uses numbered strengths in the name, such as Slim 2 or Slim 4, but note that the number is a level and not a milligram value, and it can map to different mg depending on the format: ZYN Cool Mint Slim 2 has 6 mg per pouch, ZYN Black Cherry Mini 2 has 3 mg, and ZYN Menthol Ice Slim 4 has 11 mg. Always compare the mg per pouch (and mg/g), not just the name.
Among the products compared here, the strongest are VELO Freezing Peppermint Ultra and VELO Tropical Mango, both at 14 mg per pouch. The gentlest is ZYN Black Cherry Mini 2 at 3 mg. If you are new to pouches, start low: a higher mg number means a stronger effect.
VELO and ZYN price in Greece: kiosk vs online
We do not quote kiosk prices because they vary by shop and change over time: check the price on the tin at your kiosk and divide by the number of pouches (20 to 21 per can here) to compare with online. In the SnusCore shop, VELO products in this comparison cost €4.79 per can (about €0.23 to €0.24 per pouch) and ZYN products cost €5.79 (about €0.29 per pouch). The VELO price is lower per can and per pouch, while the ZYN price reflects its more premium positioning. Prices can change, so check the product page.
See all options in the VELO collection, the ZYN collection or the full nicotine pouch range.
Which to pick: by taste and strength
- Mild and simple mint: ZYN Cool Mint Slim 2 (6 mg).
- Mild fruit: ZYN Black Cherry Mini 2 (3 mg).
- Strong mint: VELO Freezing Peppermint Ultra (14 mg) or ZYN Menthol Ice Slim 4 (11 mg).
- Strong fruit: VELO Tropical Mango (14 mg), VELO Icy Cherry or Purple Grape (10 mg), or ZYN Blueberry Mint Slim 4 (11 mg).
- Lower price per can: VELO.
For another brand comparison, read VELO and ON! compared, and for background on the Greek market, see our guide Snus in Greece. Rules on nicotine products can differ by country and change over time, so check current local rules before you order. Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout from SnusCore.
FAQ
Which is stronger, VELO or ZYN?
Among the products compared here, VELO is stronger at the top end (14 mg per pouch) than ZYN (11 mg per pouch). Both brands also have mild options, so check the mg per pouch on the product page.
What is ZYN?
ZYN is a tobacco-free nicotine pouch brand made by Swedish Match. The pouch is placed under the upper lip and releases nicotine and flavour. It is for adults 18+ only.
How much does VELO cost?
In the SnusCore shop, the VELO products in this comparison cost €4.79 per can (20 to 21 pouches). Check the product page for the current price.
Which VELO flavours are there?
This comparison covers Freezing Peppermint Ultra, Purple Grape, Icy Cherry and Tropical Mango. The VELO collection lists the full current range.
Ready to choose? Pick your flavour in the carousel above or open the VELO and ZYN collections.
For adults 18+. Nicotine is addictive.
