Anyone looking at Marvis for the first time sees three mint-green, white and silver tubes that look alike yet carry different names: Classic Strong Mint, Whitening Mint and Smokers Whitening Mint. All three taste of mint, all three come in the ribbed tube from Florence, but they are made for different situations. In this article we put them side by side so you can pick the right one straight away.
The three variants at a glance
| Variant | Purpose | For whom | Mint intensity | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Strong Mint | Daily cleaning, fresh breath | Anyone who wants the Marvis original | High | 25 ml, 85 ml |
| Whitening Mint | Keeping teeth bright, preventing light discolouration | Those who want to keep freshly cleaned teeth white | Medium to high | 25 ml, 85 ml |
| Smokers Whitening Mint | Lifting existing smoke and coffee stains | Smokers, coffee, tea and wine drinkers | Cool, medium | 25 ml, 85 ml, 3-pack |
Classic Strong Mint: the original
The paste Marvis started with in 1958. A concentrated formula with a pronounced peppermint flavour that lingers, fluoride against cavities and a fine polishing texture. Choose this if you mainly want freshness and a good daily clean and have no discolouration. It is also the variant most people try first.
Whitening Mint: maintenance
Whitening Mint has the same base as the Classic, but with additional cleaning agents against light discolouration from food and drink. It is a maintenance product: ideal after a dental cleaning or bleaching treatment to hold on to the result. Against heavy nicotine stains its effect is limited.
Smokers Whitening Mint: the specialist
Smokers Whitening Mint is the only one of the three with a special polymer that binds to the pigments of tobacco, coffee and tea and softens and lifts them with daily use. The flavour is deliberately cooler and slightly less sharp than the Classic, so you can use it twice a day for three minutes without it becoming unpleasant. Like the other two it contains fluoride and xylitol; like the other two it is free from peroxide and preservatives. Read more about how it works in what really works against smoke and coffee stains.
How to choose
- No discolouration, but you like intense mint: Classic Strong Mint.
- Freshly cleaned or bleached teeth you want to keep white: Whitening Mint.
- Yellow or brown stains from smoking, coffee, tea or wine: Smokers Whitening Mint, in 85 ml, as 25 ml to try or as a 3-pack for daily use.
Combining also works: many customers brush with Smokers Whitening in the morning and Classic Strong Mint in the evening. Curious about the flavours beyond the mint line, from jasmine to liquorice? See all Marvis flavours in one guide or browse the complete Marvis collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Marvis Whitening Mint and Smokers Whitening Mint?
Whitening Mint is designed to keep teeth bright and prevent light discolouration. Smokers Whitening Mint contains a special polymer that lifts existing stains from smoking, coffee and tea with daily use, making it the stronger of the two against stubborn discolouration.
Can I use Smokers Whitening if I do not smoke?
Yes. The name refers to the type of stain, not the user. Coffee, tea and red wine drinkers benefit too. If you mainly want intense mint and have no staining, Classic Strong Mint is the better choice.
Do all three contain fluoride?
Yes. Classic Strong Mint, Whitening Mint and Smokers Whitening Mint all contain sodium fluoride against cavities, plus xylitol to keep the bacterial flora in balance.
Which size should I choose?
The 85 ml tube is the standard size for home and lasts six to eight weeks when brushing twice a day. The 25 ml is ideal to try or to travel with. The 3-pack is the best value per tube.
