🥤 TL;DR: Lemon Zimo vs Zyn Citrus
Lemon Zimo beats Zyn Citrus with:
- 20 pouches per can (vs 15)
- Smoother, softer pouch feel
- Longer-lasting flavor and nicotine release
- More nicotine strengths (3mg, 6mg, 8mg)
- Lower price and better value
More reasons to give it a try:
- The flavor is bright, bold, and less acidic than Zyn
- Leak-proof design, water-free semi-dry formula
- Not made by Big Tobacco (if you care about that)
👉 Bottom Line: If you love Zyn Citrus, Lemon Zimo might just steal your heart (and your everyday rotation).
Zyn is the go-to pouch for a lot of people, myself included when I first started using nicotine pouches. They’re available literally everywhere and even the FDA seems to like them – win, win.
There’s plenty of flavors to choose from as well. But when it comes to citrus, that oh so divisive flavor, I think Zyn now has some proper actual competition in the form of Lemon Zimo pouches.
Zyn Doesn’t Have The Best Citrus Flavor Any More…
Back in 2024 when I was touring my way through pallets of nicotine pouches, I tried literally every flavor of Zyn going. Ditto Alp, Nordic Spirit, Lucy, Killa, and a boat-load of other pouch brands.
Zyn’s citrus was my favourite; it was sharp, tangy, and it lasted – three things you want from a pouch. Since then, it has been my personal go-to for when I want some tang.
Earlier this month all that changed; I got my hands on some Zimo pouches, they arrived on my doorstep, as most test products do, and I immediately dismantled the box and shifted through the flavors.
The citrus flavor immediately caught my eye, so I unboxed it and loaded up.
Lemon Zimo: A Major Step Up In Flavor, Quality & Value
The first thing that hit me with Lemon Zimo wasn’t just the flavor (which, by the way, is insanely good) — it was the feel of the pouch itself.
Zimo’s pouches are made from non-woven cotton, and you can absolutely tell the difference the second you pop one under your lip. They’re softer, smoother, and they just sit better. No scratchiness. No weird after-feel. Just pure comfort.
As for the flavor? Lemon Zimo doesn’t mess around.
You get that initial punch of bright lemon — sharp enough to make you pay attention, but not so acidic that it burns or gets overwhelming. Instead, it mellows into a long, slow fade that sticks with you for a full 45 minutes to an hour.
And the kicker? The nicotine release is just as dialed in.
No harsh spike, no nasty buzz. It ramps up smoothly and stays consistent, which is something Zyn Citrus sometimes struggles with, especially toward the end of a session.
More Pouches, More Nicotine Options, Less Money
And it’s not just the flavor and mouthfeel that Lemon Zimo nails — it’s the value too.
- You get 20 pouches per can (not 15 like Zyn)
- You can pick your strength: 3mg, 6mg, or 8mg
- The pouches are leak-proof and semi-dry, so they last longer without getting gross
- It’s cheaper than Zyn, and isn’t made by Big Tobacco — for those that care about that kind of thing
If you’re someone that burns through cans like I do, those extra five pouches add up fast. Over a sleeve or two, you’re basically getting a free can or more compared to Zyn. And who doesn’t like more for less?
Final Thoughts: Zyn Finally Has Serious Competition
Zyn will always be a powerhouse — no argument there.
But Lemon Zimo feels like it was made specifically to challenge it. And, honestly? It succeeds.
- Better flavor
- Smoother pouch feel
- Longer-lasting nicotine release
- More pouches per can
- More nicotine strength options
- Lower price
If you’re a die-hard Citrus Zyn fan, do yourself a flavor and give Lemon Zimo a try. I pretty much guarantee you’ll prefer it. And it’ll save you some cash in the process as well.
With the overall taste and flavor, ZIMO’s Lemon is different enough to stand on its own but familiar enough that you’ll immediately feel at home.
And in my opinion, once you make the switch, you might not want to go back.
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