Full disclosure before a single ranking: we make PEK PRO 2.0, one of the products below. We've kept every claim factual and told you what the competition does better. Judge accordingly — that's what this list is for.
How we ranked
No lab coats, no invented scores. We ranked by what each product is genuinely the best at, based on public product information and what real users consistently report in forums. Prices are approximate as of July 2026. For the full side-by-side spec table, see our comparison page.
Best for flavor and a real draw: PEK PRO 2.0
Ours — bias disclosed, receipts attached. What's objectively different: the dual-hole design covers both nostrils in one pull, where nearly every other stick on this list is a single tube. Three icy fruit profiles (citrus, watermelon, green grape) instead of the category's default menthol. Flip-cover seal keeps the core cold between draws. $9.99 a stick, no nicotine, no medication. What we won't pretend: we're the young brand here — the others have years of reviews we're still earning. See it here.
Best for essential-oil wellness: BoomBoom
The Shark Tank alum that built the modern category in the US. Blends like mint-citrus and lavender, a genuine nose-breathing philosophy behind the brand, and a big loyal following. If your goal is an aromatherapy ritual with wellness framing rather than a flavor hit, this is the established pick. Runs roughly $10–13 per stick at retail — the premium of being first.
Best for the cigarette-shaped habit: Cigtrus
Different animal: a mouth-draw straw, not a nasal stick. That shape is the whole point — for people whose habit lives in the hand-to-mouth-to-lips motion, it's the closest mimic, and it has sincere fans in quit-smoking communities. Flavors like peppermint and grapefruit, sold in multi-packs. If your craving is mouth-centric, start here, not with a nasal stick.
Best budget classic: Vicks VapoInhaler
The one your pharmacist knows. A few dollars, available everywhere, and it works exactly as its label says — which is the catch: it's a medicated OTC product built for congestion, with one clinical menthol scent. As a cheap entry into "cold air up the nose," unbeatable. As a lifestyle ritual, users consistently describe the smell as medicine-cabinet, because it is.
Best gadget: Füm
A handsome handheld device with swappable flavor cores — the most accessory-like product in the category, with real design appeal. Two things to know before spending: it's the priciest entry path here (device plus core refills), and the brand's own guidance says the flavored air isn't meant for a deep inhale — users who wanted airflow resistance say that's where it falls short. Buy it as a beautiful fidget-and-flavor object, not as a draw.
The bottom line
| If you want… | Get |
|---|---|
| Cold + fruit flavor + an actual pull | PEK PRO 2.0 |
| Essential-oil blends & wellness framing | BoomBoom |
| The cigarette-shaped mouth habit | Cigtrus |
| Cheapest possible menthol hit (medicated) | Vicks |
| A premium flavor gadget | Füm |
New to the category entirely? Start with what a nasal inhaler stick actually is — then come back and pick your lane.
BoomBoom, Cigtrus, Vicks, and Füm are trademarks of their respective owners; we're not affiliated with any of them. PEK PRO 2.0 is a non-medicated aromatherapy product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.