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Philip Morris International Opens IQOS Flagship Boutique in the Philippines, Featuring an IQOS Scent Experience Zone

Dec.29.2025
Philip Morris International Opens IQOS Flagship Boutique in the Philippines, Featuring an IQOS Scent Experience Zone
PMFTC, the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), opened an IQOS flagship boutique on December 19 in the Ayala business district of Makati City, the Philippines. Positioned as a multi-sensory, immersive retail space, the store is designed for legal-aged nicotine users. It features the Philippines’ first IQOS Scent Experience zone and also showcases the upcoming IQOS x ISABEL collaboration.

Key Takeaways

 

  • PMFTC, the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has opened its latest IQOS flagship boutique in the Philippines
  • The flagship store is positioned as a multi-sensory, immersive retail space
  • The store features the Philippines’ first IQOS Scent Experience
  • Limited-time mocktail pairing and device engraving services are available
  • The flagship boutique officially opened on December 19, 2025

 

2Firsts, December 29, 2025 – According to People’s Journal, PMFTC, the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), opened an IQOS flagship boutique on December 19 in the Ayala business district of Makati City. The company said the flagship store was designed as a multi-sensory flagship space for legal-aged nicotine users.

 

The newest IQOS flagship boutique offers a multi-sensory experience, including the Philippines’ first IQOS Scent Experience zone. During the opening period, the store also features a limited-time mocktail pairing bar and a personalized device engraving station. An art wall inside the boutique showcases the upcoming IQOS x ISABEL collaboration.

 

Gijs De Best, President of PMFTC, said that the flagship boutique represents an evolution in how the company engages with legal-aged nicotine users. He noted that the space highlights IQOS innovation through elements such as scent, taste, personalization, and art, while aiming to deliver a modern, premium, and immersive retail experience.

 

As previously reported by 2Firsts, in November 2025, PMFTC, the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), launched new nicotine pouch products ZYN Bright Green 1.5mg and the heated tobacco device IQOS ILUMA i in the Philippines.

 

 

Cover image source: People’s Journal

References:
[1] IQOS opens Glorietta Flagship Boutique transforming retail experience for legal-aged nicotine users
Also Read:
[1] U.S. Court Rules Zyn Marketing Dispute Can Proceed, Rejects Philip Morris International’s Bid to Dismiss
[2] Tobacco-Free Kids Condemns PMI for Marketing Zyn to Youth via F1 Sponsorship
[3] KT&G Revises Partnership Terms with PMI, Secures Overseas Commercialization Rights for Multiple Heated Tobacco Platforms
[4] PMI Launches IQOS ILUMA i in the Philippines, Debuts via Official Stores and Online Channels
[5] PMI Launches New ZYN Nicotine Pouch in the Philippines, Available Simultaneously at IQOS Stores and on the Official Website

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