PERLZ: The Complete Guide to Nordic Spirit’s New Oral Nicotine Pearls

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Key summary: PERLZ are small, dissolvable oral nicotine pearls. You place one under the tongue, and it fully dissolves in 10 to 12 minutes. They come in two strengths, Moderate (1mg) and Strong (2mg), and two flavours, Mint and Berry. They work differently from a pouch in both duration and disposal.

If you’ve ever been stuck holding a used pouch with nowhere to bin it, a PERLZ skips that problem: once it dissolves, there’s nothing left in your mouth or your pocket.

Made by Nordic Spirit, PERLZ are oral nicotine pearls, not pouches, and the format changes how long it lasts and what you do once it’s finished. You’ve probably spotted PERLZ on the shelf and wondered whether it’s worth trying.

Contents

• What Are PERLZ?
• How Do PERLZ Work?
• PERLZ Strengths
• PERLZ Flavours: Mint and Berry
• How to Use PERLZ
• PERLZ vs. Nicotine Pouches
• Who are PERLZ for, and What Does the Evidence Say?
• Frequently Asked Questions

What Are PERLZ?

PERLZ are small, 7mm, multi-layered spheres of oral nicotine: you take the nicotine by mouth rather than by vaping or smoking. Made by Nordic Spirit, they dissolve fully under the tongue in 10 to 12 minutes, with no tobacco and no sugar.

Each PERLZ is built up in layers around a dissolving core using xylitol, maltitol, a coating agent, flavourings and nicotine. They’re made in France, suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and gluten-free.

How Do PERLZ Work?

Nicotine is absorbed through the blood vessels under your tongue, not by chewing or swallowing, which is why placement matters more than anything else with a PERLZ.

The dispenser is child-resistant: it takes three presses to release a single PERLZ.

1. Press all three of the buttons on the dispenser simultaneously to release a single PERLZ.
2. Place it under your tongue without chewing or moving it.
3. Leave it in place until it’s gone.

Chewing it or moving it around your mouth breaks down the outer layers faster. The nicotine arrives sooner, but it doesn’t last as long. A tingling or warming sensation, along with more saliva than usual, is normal and not a sign that anything’s wrong, according to Nordic Spirit.

PERLZ Strengths

PERLZ come in two strengths: 1mg and 2mg, labelled Moderate and Strong by the manufacturer.

STRENGTH	MG	SUITED TO
Moderate	1mg	New to oral nicotine, or already on a lower-strength pouch
Strong	2mg	Already on a stronger pouch, or an experienced nicotine user

Electric Tobacconist currently stocks Mint Sachet and Mint Dispenser in both 1mg and 2mg, Berry Dispenser in both 1mg and 2mg, and Berry Sachet in 2mg only. Sachets hold 10 PERLZ and cost £2.50*; Dispensers hold 30 and cost £5.53*.

If you’re on a lower-strength pouch, 1mg is the closer starting point. On a stronger pouch, 2mg is more likely to suit you. There’s no reliable way to convert pouch strength directly into PERLZ strength; the two formats release nicotine differently, so if you’re unsure, Nordic Spirit’s own advice is to start on 1mg.

Browse PERLZ strengths and flavours to see current stock across both.

PERLZ Flavours: Mint and Berry

Mint opens with bright spearmint-menthol notes, then settles into a smooth peppermint finish rather than staying flat and one-note for the full 10 to 12 minutes. It’s built for a sharp, cooling hit, not a sweet one. If you already use Nordic Spirit pouches, it sits closer to their classic Mint than anything marketed as sweet or fruity.

Berry blends strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry into one fruit-led profile rather than leaning on a single dominant fruit. Think less confectionery-style, and more actual fruit: there’s no sugar in it, just the blend itself.

Both flavours follow the same arc as they dissolve: taste builds in the first couple of minutes, holds through the middle, then fades out as the last of the PERLZ disappears. Neither one lingers afterwards.

How to Use PERLZ

1. Press all three buttons on the dispenser simultaneously to release one PERLZ.
2. Place it under your tongue and leave it there.
3. Wait until it’s fully dissolved before placing another.

If you’re new to PERLZ, Nordic Spirit’s own guidance is to start low and go slow: pick the Moderate strength first, use one at a time, and see how you get on before moving up.

Avoid eating or drinking while a PERLZ is dissolving, since it can wash it away before it’s done its job. Once it’s gone, you’re free to eat or drink again straight away.

PERLZ vs. Nicotine Pouches

A PERLZ dissolves completely in 10 to 12 minutes. A pouch sits for 30 to 60 minutes, then needs removing and binning. The table below sets out how that plays out against ET’s nicotine pouches range.

	PERLZ	NICOTINE POUCHES
DURATION	10 to 12 minutes	30 to 60 minutes
DISPOSAL	Dissolves fully; nothing to remove	Removed and binned after use
DISCRETION	No pouch outline, nothing to dispose of	Visible lip bulge, used pouch needs to be discarded responsibly

They also absorb differently: a PERLZ goes under the tongue, and a pouch is placed between the cheek and upper gum. That alone can change how much nicotine gets through. The Committee on Toxicity found 56 to 59% of nicotine from pouches reaches the bloodstream, against 32% from an 8mg snus product, in a 2023 study of 17 people. There’s no equivalent figure for Perlz yet, but it’s a useful reminder that route matters. Our nicotine pouch buying guide has the full details on how pouches work.

A pouch suits a longer session, through a meeting or a commute. A Perlz suits a shorter one: in and out, done. If you’re a Nordic Spirit user, their pouch flavours and Nordic Spirit Mint pouches give you a like-for-like comparison within the same brand. Trying PERLZ alongside your usual pouch is the safer way to find out if it suits you before swapping outright.

Who are PERLZ for, and What Does the Evidence Say?

PERLZ suits adults who already smoke, vape, or use another nicotine product and want a different format to try. Nordic Spirit advises against it if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or new to nicotine altogether.

Nicotine pouches and pearls currently sit outside the rules that govern tobacco and vapes in the UK: general consumer safety rules apply, with no statutory age of sale or nicotine limit. The Tobacco and Vapes Act changes that. Royal Assent landed on 29th April 2026, and from 29th October 2026 the age of sale becomes 18. An advertising and sponsorship ban is set to follow from 1st June 2027, though GOV.UK confirms that date still depends on secondary legislation.

ASH UK‘s figures show why the age of sale is coming in:

• Current adult use: 1.4% of GB adults (YouGov, 13,259 adults, Feb to March 2026)
• Adults who’ve tried pouches: 6.6% (same survey)
• 11 to 17-year-olds who’ve tried pouches: 3.2% (YouGov, 2,926 young people, Apr to May 2026)

ET’s guide to nicotine pouches has the fuller picture if you want it.

PERLZ suits a quick moment, not a long one. If you already use nicotine pouches and want a format for the moments a pouch doesn’t fit, such as a quick break between meetings, a flight, or anywhere discretion matters, give it a try.

Start with Moderate if you’re unsure which strength suits you, and move to Strong once you know how it feels. Shop the PERLZ range to see current stock across both flavours and strengths, or browse ET’s nicotine pouches range if you’re still deciding between the two formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

*These are the prices at time of writing; therefore, they are subject to change.

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