Pick Vicks if…
you're congested and want the medicated classic. It's an OTC drug that does what its label says. Fair warning from public reviews: the vaporub smell is polarizing — clinical, not recreational.
The honest lineup · 2026
PEK vs. BoomBoom vs. Cigtrus
Plus the two everyone asks about: Vicks and Füm. Five ways to scratch the same itch — here's how they actually differ, with the receipts. We make one of these, so read the others' pitches too.
The drugstore classic
Vicks VapoInhaler
- ✕Single-tube airflow — one nostril at a time
- ✕Medicated: an OTC drug with a label to follow
- ✕One scent: medicine-cabinet menthol
- ✕Built for congestion — not exactly a vibe
The essential-oil original
BoomBoom Nasal Stick
- ✕Single-tube airflow — same classic hardware
- ✕Mint-forward blends — fruit takes the back seat
- ✕Twist-cap open tube — scent fades with every open
- ✕Runs $10–13 per stick at retail
DUAL-HOLE
The ritual object
PEK PRO 2.0
- ✓Dual-hole draw — both nostrils, one full pull
- ✓Three icy fruit flavors — citrus, watermelon, grape
- ✓Flip-cover seal — stays cold between draws
- ✓Nicotine-free, non-medicated — $9.99
The full grid
| PEK PRO 2.0 | BoomBoom | Cigtrus | Vicks VapoInhaler | Füm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form | Nasal stick, flip cover | Nasal stick, twist cap | Mouth-draw straw | Nasal stick, single tube | Handheld device + flavor cores |
| Airflow | Dual-hole, both nostrils | Single tube | Mouth inhale | Single tube | Brand guidance: not for deep inhale |
| Flavors | 3 icy fruit profiles | Mint, citrus, lavender blends | Mint, grapefruit & more | Menthol only | Swappable cores, herbal-forward |
| Nicotine | None | None | None | None (medicated instead) | None |
| Medicated | No | No | No | Yes — OTC drug, follow label | No |
| Price / unit* | $9.99 (3-pack $24.99) | ~$10–13 per stick | Sold in multi-packs | ~$4–6 | Premium: device + core refills |
| Built for | Icy sensory reset, the draw ritual | Nose breathing & wellness | Hand-to-mouth habit, quit-smoking crowd | Congestion relief per label | Habit replacement gadget |
*Prices are approximate, from public listings at time of writing (July 2026). Check each brand's site for current pricing.
Who should pick what
Pick BoomBoom if…
you're into essential-oil wellness and nose-breathing culture. The Shark Tank alum owns that lane and mint-blend fans rate it. It's still classic single-tube hardware, priced above most of the category.
Pick Cigtrus if…
what you miss is the cigarette-shaped, hand-to-mouth motion specifically. Its mouth-draw straw format has genuine fans in quit-smoking communities. It's a mouth product — different sensation from a nasal stick.
Pick Füm if…
you want a premium device you can accessorize with flavor cores. Two things users commonly flag in public forums: the price of entry, and that the brand itself says the flavored air isn't meant to be deeply inhaled — so don't expect a real pull.
Pick PEK if…
you want the coldest, most flavor-forward version of the actual draw: dual-hole airflow, three icy fruit profiles, flip-cover seal, $9.99. We're the young brand of this lineup — our review base is still growing — which is why the single stick exists: try one, then commit to the 3-pack.
Straight answers
Is PEK better than BoomBoom?
Different tools. BoomBoom is an essential-oil wellness stick, mint-forward, single tube. PEK is a dual-hole, fruit-flavored ritual stick built around the draw itself. If you want blends and nose-breathing philosophy, they're great. If you want cold, flavor, and a full pull — that's us.
Which one is best for quitting vaping?
None of these are smoking-cessation products, ours included — nothing here treats nicotine addiction. If what you miss is the physical draw, pick whichever gives you a version of it you actually enjoy, and talk to a health professional about the nicotine part.
Why is Vicks so much cheaper?
It's a mass-produced medicated decongestant with one scent, made by a pharma giant, sold as medicine. Lifestyle sticks — PEK, BoomBoom, Füm — are flavor products with design, packaging, and small-batch economics. Different aisle, different math.
Where do I start with PEK?
The single stick at $9.99 if you're testing the water, or the Variety 3-Pack at $24.99 — all three flavors, and it unlocks free US shipping. See the flavors side by side or read how nasal inhaler sticks work.
Judge it yourself.
Single stick $9.99 · Variety 3-Pack $24.99 · free US shipping over $20 · 30-day money-back.
Buy now · from $9.99Based on publicly available product information, July 2026. Vicks VapoInhaler is a medicated OTC product — follow its label. BoomBoom, Cigtrus, Vicks, and Füm are trademarks of their respective owners; PEK COOL is not affiliated with any of them. PEK PRO 2.0 is a non-medicated aromatherapy product for adults and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.