The Orion Bar 50K New Version ships with 15 flavors — a tighter, more curated selection than the original 50K's lineup. We tested every option across both Norm and Boost modes, rating each on flavor accuracy, smoothness, longevity (how well it holds up through the device's lifespan), and overall enjoyment. Here are all 15 ranked from best to worst.
Scoring: Each flavor is rated on a 10-point scale. Scores of 8+ are strong recommendations; 6–7.9 are solid but not exceptional; below 6 means we'd steer you elsewhere.
Top Tier — The Must-Tries (8.5+)
#1 · Arctic Mint — 9.2 / 10
Profile: Intense freezing mint · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 5/5 · Best Mode: Boost
The highest ice rating in the entire lineup, and it earns it. Arctic Mint delivers a clean, piercing menthol hit that clears your sinuses on exhale. There's no sweetness fighting the cooling — just pure, unapologetic frost. In Boost mode, it's almost aggressive, which is exactly what menthol loyalists want. The flavor holds remarkably well from first puff to last, with no muddiness or chemical aftertaste developing over time. If you're switching from menthol cigarettes or you've been disappointed by wishy-washy mint vapes, this is the one.
#2 · Mexico Mango — 9.0 / 10
Profile: Sweet, ripe mango · Sweet: 4/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Norm
Lost Vape nailed the mango here. Mexico Mango tastes like an actual ripe mango — not mango candy, not mango-flavored gum, but the real fruit. The sweetness is forward but never cloying, and the moderate ice level keeps it refreshing without masking the fruit. Norm mode lets the mango's natural complexity shine; Boost mode pushes it warmer and sweeter, which works well as a dessert-adjacent puff. This replaced Mango Pop from the original 50K, and honestly, it's an upgrade.
#3 · Blue Razz Ice — 8.8 / 10
Profile: Icy blue raspberry · Sweet: 3.5/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Either
Blue Razz Ice exists in every disposable brand for a reason — it works. Orion Bar's version leans more tart than sweet, which gives it an edge over the candy-forward takes from competitors. The ice level is perfectly calibrated: present enough to feel refreshing, restrained enough that the raspberry actually comes through. Easily the safest recommendation on this list if you're unsure what to try. It's been a staple across every Orion Bar generation, and the New Version formula might be the best iteration yet.
#4 · Cinnamon Cake — 8.5 / 10
Profile: Cinnamon roll & sweet cake · Sweet: 4/5 · Ice: 2/5 · Best Mode: Norm
The sole dessert flavor, and it punches way above its weight. You get warm cinnamon spice on inhale, followed by a buttery cake exhale that's surprisingly authentic. The low ice rating (2/5) is intentional — cooling would ruin the bakery character. Norm mode is essential here; Boost cranks the wattage too high and burns off the subtle pastry notes. If you're tired of fruit-and-menthol monotony in disposables, Cinnamon Cake is a genuinely refreshing departure.
Strong Tier — Excellent Daily Drivers (7.5–8.4)
#5 · White Peach Raspberry — 8.3 / 10
Profile: White peach & tart raspberry · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Norm
A refined fruit pairing that avoids the "candy aisle" trap most berry-fruit combos fall into. The white peach is delicate — almost floral — and the raspberry adds tartness without overwhelming it. This is the flavor for people who want something fruity but sophisticated. Not the loudest option, but consistently enjoyable across the device's entire lifespan.
#6 · Blackberry Blueberry — 8.0 / 10
Profile: Double dark berry · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Either
Dark, jammy, and deliberately less sweet than typical berry vapes. The blackberry component brings a slight tartness that keeps each puff interesting, while the blueberry rounds it out with familiar sweetness. If you've tried berry flavors from other brands and found them too sugary or artificial, this one course-corrects in the right direction.
#7 · Strawberry Banana — 7.8 / 10
Profile: Sweet strawberry & banana blend · Sweet: 4/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Norm
A classic combo that Orion Bar executes cleanly. The strawberry leads, the banana adds creamy depth in the background. At 4/5 sweetness, it's one of the sweeter options — some users will love that, others might find it heavy for all-day use. The ice element keeps it from becoming a smoothie-thick vape. Solid choice, especially if you're a fan of the Strawnana from the original 50K.
#8 · Cool Mint — 7.6 / 10
Profile: Cold, clean mint · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 4/5 · Best Mode: Either
Arctic Mint's more approachable sibling. Where Arctic Mint goes full sub-zero, Cool Mint sits at a comfortable 4/5 ice — still genuinely cold, but easier to chain-vape without numbing your throat. The flavor is straightforward mint with no fruit or sweetness muddying it. A dependable all-day choice that never gets tiring. Ranked below Arctic Mint only because it's less distinctive, not because it's worse.
Solid Tier — Good But Not Great (6.5–7.4)
#9 · Juicy Peach Ice — 7.2 / 10
Profile: Icy ripe peach · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Norm
Juicy Peach Ice is perfectly pleasant and perfectly safe — which is both its strength and its limitation. The peach is ripe and accurate, the ice is moderate, and there's nothing to complain about. But it also doesn't surprise you. If you've vaped any peach-ice flavor from any brand, you already know what this tastes like. It does the job well; it just doesn't stand out in a lineup with Mexico Mango and White Peach Raspberry offering more complexity.
#10 · Watermelon Ice — 7.0 / 10
Profile: Icy watermelon · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Either
Another universal crowd-pleaser that's hard to get wrong. Orion Bar's take is clean and refreshing — crisp watermelon with a smooth icy finish. It's one of those flavors that exists in every brand's roster because it appeals to the widest possible audience. Reliable, never offensive, but not particularly memorable either.
#11 · Pink Raz Lemonade — 6.8 / 10
Profile: Raspberry & pink lemonade · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Boost
The concept is great — tart raspberry meeting zesty lemonade. The execution is good but the two flavors blend together rather than playing off each other. You get a generically tangy-sweet vape more than a distinctly layered lemonade experience. Boost mode helps by pushing the tart notes forward. Not bad by any means, just doesn't quite deliver on the promise of its profile.
#12 · Strawberry Kiwi — 6.7 / 10
Profile: Strawberry meets tangy kiwi · Sweet: 3.5/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Norm
Strawberry Kiwi has been in the Orion Bar lineup since the 7500, and this New Version reformulation is... fine. The strawberry is the dominant note; the kiwi adds a slight tang that you notice mostly on exhale. It's a comfortable, familiar flavor that doesn't challenge your palate. Loses points for not offering anything that Blue Razz Ice doesn't already do better.
#13 · Rashberry Limeade — 6.5 / 10
Profile: Raspberry & zesty limeade · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Boost
Very similar territory to Pink Raz Lemonade, with lime replacing lemon. The lime comes through a bit more distinctly than the lemon in Pink Raz, which is an advantage, but the overall profile still feels somewhat one-dimensional. The "rashberry" (yes, that's how it's spelled on the device) is subtle. A decent pick if you specifically want a lime-forward citrus vape.
Mixed Tier — Taste Dependent (Below 6.5)
#14 · Berry Sunshine — 6.2 / 10
Profile: Mixed berries, bright notes · Sweet: 2/5 · Ice: 3/5 · Best Mode: Boost
The lowest sweetness rating (2/5) in the lineup makes Berry Sunshine polarizing. If you like your berry vapes tart and understated, this could work for you. But for most users, the reduced sweetness makes it taste thin compared to Blackberry Blueberry, which covers the berry category much more satisfyingly. The "sunshine" element is unclear — we expected citrus brightness but got mostly generic mixed berry with lower sugar.
#15 · Apricot Watermelon — 5.8 / 10
Profile: Apricot & juicy watermelon · Sweet: 3/5 · Ice: 2/5 · Best Mode: Norm
An unusual pairing that doesn't quite gel. Apricot is a notoriously difficult flavor to reproduce in vape form — it tends to read as either vaguely peachy or generically sweet. Here, the apricot gets lost behind the watermelon, making this taste like a slightly muted Watermelon Ice without the ice. The low cooling (2/5) doesn't help. Not unpleasant, but there's no compelling reason to choose this over other fruit options in the lineup.
Quick Reference — All 15 Ranked
| # | Flavor | Score | Category | Sweet | Ice | Best Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arctic Mint | 9.2 | Menthol | 3 | 5 | Boost |
| 2 | Mexico Mango | 9.0 | Fruit | 4 | 3 | Norm |
| 3 | Blue Razz Ice | 8.8 | Ice | 3.5 | 3 | Either |
| 4 | Cinnamon Cake | 8.5 | Dessert | 4 | 2 | Norm |
| 5 | White Peach Raspberry | 8.3 | Fruit | 3 | 3 | Norm |
| 6 | Blackberry Blueberry | 8.0 | Berry | 3 | 3 | Either |
| 7 | Strawberry Banana | 7.8 | Fruit | 4 | 3 | Norm |
| 8 | Cool Mint | 7.6 | Menthol | 3 | 4 | Either |
| 9 | Juicy Peach Ice | 7.2 | Fruit Ice | 3 | 3 | Norm |
| 10 | Watermelon Ice | 7.0 | Ice | 3 | 3 | Either |
| 11 | Pink Raz Lemonade | 6.8 | Lemonade | 3 | 3 | Boost |
| 12 | Strawberry Kiwi | 6.7 | Fruit | 3.5 | 3 | Norm |
| 13 | Rashberry Limeade | 6.5 | Lemonade | 3 | 3 | Boost |
| 14 | Berry Sunshine | 6.2 | Berry | 2 | 3 | Boost |
| 15 | Apricot Watermelon | 5.8 | Fruit | 3 | 2 | Norm |
Best Orion Bar Flavor by Category
- Arctic Mint (9.2) — Maximum ice intensity. Nothing else comes close in this lineup.
- Mexico Mango (9.0) — Authentic ripe mango that avoids the candy trap.
- Blackberry Blueberry (8.0) — Dark, jammy, less sweet than typical berry vapes.
- Cinnamon Cake (8.5) — The only dessert option, and it delivers genuinely warm bakery flavor.
