Introduced in 1931 by Philip Morris, Parliament was among the first cigarette brands to feature built-in paper filters. The brand maintains a distinctive position in the market through its unique filter design and tobacco blends.
Product Specifications
| Variant | Length | Nicotine (mg) | Tar (mg) | CO (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Blue | King Size | 0.5 | 8 | 9 |
| Silver Blue | King Size | 0.2 | 3 | 4 |
Design Characteristics
Packaging
- Medium-density cardboard construction
- Holographic film color-coding (blue = Night Blue, blue-gray = Silver Blue)
- Rounded edges and tight-closing lid
Filter Technology
- Dual-section acetate fiber construction
- First section contains carbon crumb saturation
- Second section features dense pure acetate fiber
- Single perforation line on filter paper
Tobacco Composition
Night Blue
- Predominantly dark yellow tobacco slices
- Minor brown and light-yellow fractions
- Short/narrow strips with minimal vein cuts
Silver Blue
- Added oriental leaf component
- Higher proportion of light-yellow fractions
- Similar cutting style to Night Blue