Types of cleaner cigarettes
| Brand name | Company | Characteristic | Year launched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | RJR | Smokeless cigarette – Heats tobacco, no exhaled smoke. Seen as improved version of Premier | 1996 |
| Premier Pianissimo | RJR | Less sidestream smoke, less lingering smell (non-menthol) | 1996 |
| Salem Pianissimo | RJR | Less sidestream smoke, less lingering smell (menthol) | 1995 |
| Salem Preferred | RJR | Launched in the USA | 1991 |
| Vantage Excel | RJR | Reduced smoke | 1989 |
| Premier | RJR | Smokeless cigarette, tobacco is heated. Withdrawn after 6 months. Smokers found it hard to light and bad tasting | 1988 |
| Accord | Philip Morris | Rechargeable, electronic, chip based cigarette holder, eliminate all sidestream smoke, 3 mg tar/0.2 mg nicotine, still exhale smoke | 1998 |
| Virginia Slims One | Philip Morris | Less sidestream smoke, better smelling | 1997 |
| Merit | Philip Morris | Low tar, 4 mg, launched in Japan | 1992 |
| Lucia (Citrus) | Japan Tobacco | Masks cigarette odour | 2003 |
| Mild Seven Prime | Japan Tobacco | Masks cigarette odour | 2003 |
| Frontier Pure | Japan Tobacco | Less sidestream smoke | 1997 |