Sensation Specialist
“Watermelon Ice is the single most searched RAZ flavor — and for good reason. Every vape brand on Earth has a ‘Lush Ice’ or ‘Watermelon Freeze,’ and 90% of them taste like watermelon-scented air freshener with menthol dumped on top. The cheap ones blast you with synthetic sweetness, the expensive ones over-correct into watery nothing. RAZ got the ratio right because they started from the melon, not the ice.
The base is a ripe, juicy watermelon — not candy watermelon, not sour watermelon, not watermelon-adjacent. It tastes like biting into the actual fruit on a hot day, with that slightly grainy sweetness real watermelon has. The menthol sits behind the fruit rather than on top of it, which means you get the full melon flavor on the inhale before the cold hits on the exhale. I ran this across all 7 devices in the lineup — the VUE 50K‘s dual mesh coil makes the melon come through even cleaner because it vaporizes the juice at a more even temperature, so you’re not getting hot spots that burn the delicate watermelon notes. The DC25000 in Boost Mode turns it into a frozen slushy. The TN9000 keeps it smooth and mellow. Seven devices, same excellent flavor, different intensity. That’s the mark of a well-built recipe.”
Watermelon Ice is available on more devices than almost any other RAZ flavor. The hardware changes the ice-to-fruit balance more than you’d expect — here’s every option from the RAZ Vape store:
| Device | Ice | Melon | Mike’s Take |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAZ VUE 50K Kit | 8/10 | 9/10 | Dual mesh coil vaporizes at even temperature — the watermelon comes through cleaner and juicier than any other device. Boost Mode adds ice without burying the fruit. My #1 pick for this flavor. |
| VUE 50K Pod | 8/10 | 9/10 | Same dual mesh experience. $19.99 refill if you already own the VUE base — keep Watermelon Ice as your permanent summer carry. |
| RAZ DC25000 | 9/10 | 7/10 | Boost Mode turns this into a frozen watermelon slushy. Maximum cooling in the entire lineup — the ice dominates here. For people who want brain-freeze levels of menthol. |
| RAZ TN9000 | 6/10 | 8/10 | The fruit-forward option. Smoother draw, melon dominates, ice finishes clean. The best balance for people who want watermelon first and ice second. |
| RYL Classic 35K | 7/10 | 7/10 | Most balanced airflow of any device. Soft draw, even ice-to-fruit ratio. The “just right” option for all-day carry without fatigue. |
| Zero Nic TN9000 | 8/10 | 9/10 | Without nicotine, the menthol reads colder and the melon reads sweeter. Paradoxically the most refreshing version — clean, crisp, no throat hit at all. |
| Zero Nic LTX 25K | 9/10 | 8/10 | Maximum puff count + zero nicotine + heavy ice. For nicotine-free users who still want the DC25000’s Boost Mode intensity. |
💡 Mike’s Device Pick: The VUE 50K is the best device for Watermelon Ice because the dual mesh coil keeps the melon juicy without overcooking it. If you want maximum ice above all else, the DC25000 in Boost Mode is the coldest thing in the entire RAZ lineup. If you want maximum fruit with gentle ice, the TN9000 is the move.
Watermelon Ice is deceptively simple — two ingredients, two stages — but the ratio between them is what separates a good Lush Ice from a great one:
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🍉 Stage 1 — The Melon (Inhale):
Ripe, juicy watermelon with that slightly grainy, natural sweetness — not the neon-green candy watermelon you get in cheap Jolly Rancher knockoffs. This is the real-fruit note, the one that makes you think of slicing a watermelon on a cutting board. RAZ keeps it clean here — no artificial aftertaste, no chemical bite, just melon. -
❄️ Stage 2 — The Freeze (Exhale):
The menthol arrives on the exhale, starting at the back of the throat and spreading forward. It’s behind the fruit rather than on top of it — this is the key difference from most competitors. On the DC25000 Boost Mode, the freeze is intense enough to make your sinuses tingle. On the TN9000, it’s more of a clean, refreshing coolness. Either way, it resets your palate completely for the next draw.
Not what you’re looking for?
- 👉 Want watermelon + berry? Try Frozen Raspberry Watermelon — adds tart raspberry to the melon base.
- 👉 Want watermelon + strawberry? Try Strawberry Watermelon — tart twist, less ice.
- 👉 Want watermelon + candy? Try White Gummy Watermelon — gummy bear texture, zero menthol.
- 👉 Want watermelon + sour? Try Sour Watermelon Peach — tangy twist with peach.
- 👉 Want pure ice, no fruit? Try Polar Ice — 10/10 menthol, the coldest RAZ flavor.
- 👉 Browse everything: Visit the RAZ Vape Flavors Ranked list.
Watermelon Ice is one of the flavors that changes most dramatically between modes. The menthol compound vaporizes at a different rate depending on wattage, which means the ice-to-fruit balance flips almost completely:
| Attribute | Normal Mode (12W) | Boost Mode (24W) |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Presence | Full, juicy, front-and-center — this is the melon-forward mode | Still present but sits underneath the ice wall |
| Ice Intensity | Clean coolness on exhale — refreshing, never harsh | Aggressive freeze — spreads across the entire mouth and sinuses |
| Throat Hit | Gentle — barely registers, very smooth inhale | Noticeable — the cold adds a slight “bite” on every draw |
| Vapor Density | Light and airy — the watermelon feels like fresh juice | Thick and dense — the watermelon feels like a frozen slushy |
| Best For | All-day carry, working, driving — easy to chain-vape for hours | Short intense sessions — post-meal cooldown, hot day relief, “brain freeze on demand” |
💡 Pro tip: On the VUE 50K, Boost Mode amplifies the ice without burying the watermelon — the dual mesh coil holds onto the fruit note even at higher wattage. On the DC25000, Boost Mode is all ice, all the time. Choose your weapon accordingly.
“Watermelon Ice” (aka “Lush Ice”) is the most universal flavor in the vape industry — literally every brand has one. That also means there’s a massive quality gap between the good ones and the garbage. I bought four of the biggest sellers and tested them back to back:
| Brand / Device | Flavor Notes | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| RAZ Watermelon Ice | Ripe melon → clean menthol exhale. Fruit first, ice second. Natural watermelon note. |
✔ Most natural watermelon — tastes like actual fruit, not candy ✔ Ice sits behind the fruit instead of drowning it ✔ Flavor holds consistent from puff 1 to puff 25,000 ✔ Available on 7 devices including VUE dual mesh ✘ Not the coldest — if you want pure menthol blast, DC25000 Boost or Polar Ice |
| Geek Bar Pulse (Watermelon Ice) | Candied syrup + medium cool. Heavy artificial sweetness dominates. |
✔ Very sweet — if you want candy watermelon, this delivers ✘ Sugar dominates from the first puff — the ice can barely cut through ✘ Coil gunks faster than RAZ due to heavy sweetener load |
| Lost Mary (Watermelon Ice) | Soft, airy, barely there. Gentle melon with minimal cooling. |
✔ Ultra-smooth — zero throat hit, very gentle ✘ So light it barely tastes like anything after 500 puffs ✘ The “ice” is more of a suggestion than an actual sensation |
| Funky Lands Vi15000 (Watermelon Ice) | Synthetic melon + harsh menthol. Chemical aftertaste builds over time. |
✔ Cheap and available everywhere — gas stations, convenience stores ✘ Artificial watermelon flavoring tastes like scented candle ✘ Menthol is harsh and scratchy rather than smooth ✘ Chemical aftertaste gets worse the more you use it |
Verdict: RAZ wins on the watermelon itself — it’s the only brand in this test that uses a natural-profile melon note instead of candy syrup. Geek Bar is fine if you want candy sweetness, but the sugar overwhelms the ice. Lost Mary is too gentle to satisfy anyone looking for a real Lush Ice. Funky Lands is just bad. If “ripe fruit + clean menthol” is what you’re after, RAZ is the clear winner.
RAZ has five different watermelon flavors, and they’re more different than the names suggest. Watermelon Ice is the “classic” — pure melon + menthol. But if you want something more complex, or you want to drop the ice entirely, here’s the full family:
| Flavor | Primary Notes | Ice | Sweet | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Ice ★ | Pure Watermelon + Menthol | 8/10 | 7/10 | The classic Lush Ice — balanced, refreshing, all-day carry |
| Frozen Raspberry Watermelon | Raspberry + Watermelon + Freeze | 9/10 | 6/10 | Tarter and colder than Watermelon Ice — adds a berry edge |
| Strawberry Watermelon | Strawberry + Watermelon | 3/10 | 8/10 | Fruity and sweet, minimal ice — for people who want melon without the freeze |
| Blueberry Watermelon | Blueberry + Watermelon | 2/10 | 8/10 | Deep berry + melon combo — zero ice, all fruit |
| White Gummy Watermelon | Gummy Bear + Watermelon Candy | 0/10 | 9/10 | Candy vape, not fruit vape — Haribo gummy texture, zero menthol |
Shortcut: Want ice? Watermelon Ice or Frozen Raspberry Watermelon. Want fruit only? Strawberry Watermelon or Blueberry Watermelon. Want candy? White Gummy Watermelon.
This is the flavor that lives in your pocket from May through September. Watermelon Ice in Normal Mode on the VUE 50K or TN9000 is the vape equivalent of having a cold watermelon slice in your hand — refreshing without being overwhelming, sweet without being cloying, and you can chain-vape it all day without your palate getting tired. There’s a reason this is the #1 selling RAZ flavor every summer.
After the gym, after a run, after anything that gets your core temperature up — Watermelon Ice in Boost Mode on the DC25000 feels like dunking your head in ice water. The menthol opens up your sinuses, the watermelon provides that “hydration” sensation, and the cold exhale drops your perceived temperature by a few degrees. It’s not hydration — drink actual water — but the sensory experience of cooling down while you’re catching your breath is genuinely satisfying.
Watermelon Ice is the best “reset” flavor in the RAZ lineup. If you’ve been using a heavy, sweet flavor like Hawaiian Punch or Razzle Dazzle and your palate is fatigued, switching to Watermelon Ice for 10 minutes clears everything out. The menthol scrubs your taste buds clean, the simple melon note calibrates your palate back to baseline, and you can go back to your other flavors tasting as good as the first puff.
Some days you can’t decide between fruit, mint, candy, or dessert. Watermelon Ice is the universal safe pick — it’s fruity enough to satisfy a sweet craving, icy enough to feel refreshing, and simple enough not to clash with any food or drink you’re having. It’s the white T-shirt of vape flavors. If you only own one RAZ device, load it with Watermelon Ice and you’ll never regret the choice.
Reviewed by Mike K.
Sensation Specialist
“Watermelon Ice is the flavor I recommend to people who have never tried RAZ before. It’s universally likeable, it showcases the quality difference between RAZ and cheaper brands immediately, and it works on every device. 50+ iced fruit vapes tested in 2025 — this is still the benchmark.”
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