RIVO sticks explained

Last updated 7 October 2026

RIVO sticks are tobacco-free nicotine sticks made for glo Hilo, with a capsule in every listed product and a range built around the Twist format. They are not compatible with glo Hyper, IQOS ILUMA, Ploom or lil SOLID devices.

The current RIVO range at sticks-store.com contains 12 products, all priced at EUR 76 per carton. The naming splits into Click and Twist, while the catalogue describes RIVO’s capsule as a Twist capsule. The practical choice is therefore between the listed profiles and cooling ratings, rather than between different devices or heating systems.

What are RIVO sticks?

RIVO is a tobacco-free line for the glo Hilo platform. Instead of real tobacco, the sticks use processed plant or cellulose fibre carrying nicotine. That makes RIVO different from tobacco lines such as VIRTO, NEO and Kent, but it does not make RIVO nicotine-free. RIVO contains nicotine, which is addictive.

RIVO is designed around capsule-led sticks. The verified range description says most RIVO products carry a capsule called “Twist”. Every one of the 12 RIVO products listed for this page has a capsule, so the capsule is a central part of the range rather than an occasional feature.

RIVO is also platform-specific. It works with glo Hilo only. It does not work with glo Hyper, even though both devices are glo products. The Hilo chamber is wider and shorter than an ILUMA chamber, so the stick shape and heating platform are different. Formats are not interchangeable.

You can see the complete rivo range on the category page. It is the relevant starting point if you already own a Hilo and want to compare the stocked options by name and rating.

What do Click and Twist mean?

The RIVO range uses two names: Click and Twist. In the stocked range, both names appear on sticks that have a capsule. The catalogue specifically describes the capsule as a “Twist” capsule, while individual products may be labelled Click or Twist.

For buying purposes, Click and Twist are not separate compatibility categories. All 12 products listed here are RIVO sticks for glo Hilo, and all have a capsule. The name does not turn a Click product into a glo Hyper stick, nor does it make a Twist product suitable for another brand’s device.

The important limitation is that the available verified information does not define a separate activation method or flavour rule for Click versus Twist. It would be misleading to assign one. Treat those words as the range’s capsule-related product naming, then use the individual product name and its listed profile when choosing.

RIVO’s capsule also needs to be considered alongside Hilo’s heating behaviour. Hilo reaches temperature faster and runs a shorter, more concentrated session than Hyper. That means the timing and delivery of a capsule experience sit within a quicker session. It does not mean every RIVO flavour has the same result, and the available information does not support a more specific claim about the exact moment or strength of the capsule effect.

Which glo device works with RIVO?

RIVO works with glo Hilo and glo Hilo Plus only. Hilo is the current glo platform, and Hilo Plus uses the same heating platform, heat-up, session and sticks as Hilo. Its larger battery does not change RIVO compatibility.

Device or platform	RIVO compatibility	Relevant detail
glo Hilo	Yes	Current glo platform for RIVO
glo Hilo Plus	Yes	Same heating platform and sticks as Hilo
glo Hyper platform	No	Use glo Hyper-compatible lines instead
IQOS ILUMA series	No	Uses different stick formats
Ploom devices	No	Uses different stick formats
lil SOLID family	No	Uses a shorter stick format

If you are deciding between the two current glo platforms, the guide to glo Hilo and Hilo Plus: Device Guide covers the device differences. The short answer for RIVO is simple: choose Hilo or Hilo Plus, not Hyper.

Do not use RIVO in a blade-based IQOS 3 DUO or older IQOS device either. Those devices use a heated blade, while ILUMA uses induction and a different stick design. RIVO is not an alternative format for either system.

Which RIVO products are in stock?

The stocked range contains 12 RIVO products. All have body rating 2 out of 5, all have a capsule, and all are tobacco-free. Cooling ratings range from 1 to 5 in the product data. The flavour notes below use only the verified descriptions available for each product.

Product	Body	Cooling	Capsule	Price
RIVO Arctic Click	2/5	5/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Blossom Twist	2/5	1/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Green Click	2/5	3/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Polar Scarlet Twist	2/5	4/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Polar Sunrise Twist	2/5	3/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Polar Twist	2/5	5/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Polar Violet Twist	2/5	4/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Scarlet Click	2/5	2/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Sour Pink Twist	2/5	2/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Summer Twist	2/5	2/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Sunset Click	2/5	2/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton
RIVO Violet Click	2/5	1/5	Yes	EUR 76 carton

How do the RIVO profiles differ?

The product data gives every stocked RIVO stick a body rating of 2 out of 5. The larger difference is the cooling rating. Arctic Click and Polar Twist are rated 5 out of 5 for cooling. Polar Scarlet Twist and Polar Violet Twist are rated 4 out of 5. Green Click and Polar Sunrise Twist are rated 3 out of 5.

Scarlet Click, Sour Pink Twist and Summer Twist are rated 2 out of 5 for cooling. Blossom Twist and Violet Click are rated 1 out of 5. These numbers are the catalogue’s profile ratings; they should not be treated as nicotine measurements or medical information.

The verified flavour notes are limited. Arctic Click is described as having intense freshness. Green Click is described as a clean and refreshing mint puff. Blossom Twist combines a bright, sweet cherry flavour with a creamy touch. Sour Pink Twist is described as a light and refreshing mix of strawberry.

The remaining listed notes are deliberately less specific: Polar Scarlet Twist, Polar Sunrise Twist, Polar Twist, Polar Violet Twist and Scarlet Click are identified as tobacco-free sticks with nicotine without tobacco leaf; Summer Twist is described as light and refreshing; Sunset Click as light tropical freshness; and Violet Click as bright fruity freshness. Do not read extra flavour details into the product names alone.

How does RIVO compare with other glo sticks?

RIVO is the tobacco-free option in the Hilo range. VIRTO is also for glo Hilo, but it contains real tobacco and has no capsule. RIVO therefore differs from VIRTO on both tobacco content and capsule design, while the device platform stays the same. The comparison guide for these lines is VEO and VIRTO: glo Sticks Compared.

VEO, NEO and Kent belong to the glo Hyper platform, not Hilo. VEO is tobacco-free and has a capsule in every stick. NEO contains real tobacco and some products have a capsule. Kent contains real tobacco and has no capsule or fruit profiles. None of those lines should be bought for a Hilo device. The broader Hyper range is covered in NEO and Kent Sticks for glo Hyper: Range Guide.

RIVO is also different from LEVIA. LEVIA is tobacco-free and contains nicotine carried by processed plant or cellulose fibre, but it is made for the IQOS ILUMA series. It will not fit glo Hilo. Read the LEVIA Guide: Tobacco-Free Sticks for IQOS ILUMA if your device is an ILUMA model.

The decision is therefore mostly determined by your device. Hilo owners can choose RIVO or VIRTO from the compatible glo Hilo lines. Hyper owners need Hyper-compatible sticks. Switching platforms just to use a named profile means replacing the device as well as the sticks.

What does tobacco-free mean for RIVO?

Tobacco-free does not mean nicotine-free. RIVO is made without tobacco leaf, but it carries nicotine in processed plant or cellulose fibre. Nicotine is addictive. These products are for adults aged 18 and over only.

RIVO should not be described as safe, healthy or harmless, and it is not a cessation aid. The tobacco-free label tells you about the material used in the stick. It does not remove nicotine or turn the product into a risk-free alternative.

There is also a regulatory distinction. EU Directive 2022/2100, applicable from 23 October 2023, bans characterising flavours in heated tobacco products across the EU. The directive covers heated tobacco products. Tobacco-free nicotine sticks sit under different national rules, which vary by member state. That distinction does not change RIVO’s device compatibility or nicotine content.

For a product decision, keep the terms separate: RIVO is tobacco-free, nicotine-containing, capsule-based and made for glo Hilo. Those are the points that affect what you are buying and where it can be used.

Is RIVO worth choosing for your device?

RIVO is a straightforward choice if you already have a glo Hilo or Hilo Plus and want a tobacco-free, nicotine-containing stick with a capsule. The range has 12 stocked products at one price, EUR 76 per carton, with body rating 2 out of 5 and cooling ratings from 1 to 5.

Start with compatibility, then narrow by cooling rating. Arctic Click and Polar Twist are the highest-rated for cooling. Blossom Twist and Violet Click are the lowest-rated. The middle of the range includes Green Click, Polar Sunrise Twist, Scarlet Click, Sour Pink Twist and Summer Twist, with the remaining Polar profiles rated 4 out of 5.

RIVO is not worth choosing for you if your device is a glo Hyper, IQOS ILUMA, Ploom or lil SOLID model. It is also the wrong choice if you are looking for tobacco-free and nicotine-free together: RIVO contains nicotine. In those cases, the correct answer is to stay within your device’s own compatible stick family and check the product description carefully.

The capsule naming should not distract from that decision. Click and Twist are names used across the stocked RIVO range; device compatibility remains the same. Choose the profile you want, provided your device is Hilo or Hilo Plus.

This product is not risk free and contains nicotine, which is addictive. For adults 18+ only.