Orange Mango Lime Nexus 100ml Shortfill

Overview

The Orange Mango Lime Nexus 100ml Shortfill by Nexus in Orange Mango Lime at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Nexus 100ml Shortfill Orange Mango Lime: what you are buying

Nexus 100ml Shortfill Orange Mango Lime is a fruit-led, high-VG e-liquid sold as a nicotine-free shortfill. In plain terms, you get a large bottle of flavoured liquid with deliberate empty space at the top, so you can add your own nicotine shots and end up with a strength that suits you. That is the entire point of a shortfill, and it is why this format has become the default choice for UK vapers who run sub-ohm tanks and want a lot of liquid for a reasonable price.

The flavour here is a three-fruit blend: sweet orange, ripe mango and a sharp squeeze of lime. It sits in the juicy, tropical-citrus corner of the market rather than the dessert or candy corner, which makes it an easy all-day liquid for people who get tired of heavy, sugary profiles after a few tanks.

Here is a quick overview of the product as it is typically specified. Always check the label on the bottle you receive, because batch details can change.

• Product type: nicotine-free e-liquid shortfill
• Liquid volume: 100ml of flavoured liquid, supplied in a larger bottle (commonly 120ml) with room for nicotine shots
• Base: high-VG blend, which is the usual ratio for shortfills at this price point (check the bottle for the exact VG/PG split)
• Flavour: orange, mango and lime
• Intended hardware: sub-ohm tanks and refillable kits using mesh or low-resistance coils
• Nicotine: 0mg as supplied, with space for up to two 10ml shots

A few UK basics are worth stating up front. You must be 18 or over to buy and use vape products. Nicotine-containing e-liquid in the UK is capped at 20mg/ml, and the same cap applies to the nicotine shots you would add here, to nicotine salts and to the liquid used in refillable pod systems. Single-use disposables have been banned from sale in Great Britain since 1 June 2025, so a refillable setup with a shortfill like this one is now the mainstream route for anyone who liked the convenience of a fruity vape but wants something reusable and cheaper per millilitre.

The rest of this guide walks through how the liquid tastes, how it behaves in different hardware, how to mix it to a sensible strength, what can go wrong and how it compares with similar fruit shortfills. Where we are giving a recommendation, we explain the reasoning so you can adjust it for your own setup.

Flavour profile: orange, mango and lime in the tank

Flavour is the reason anyone picks a specific shortfill, so it deserves a proper description rather than a list of fruit names. Orange Mango Lime is built around contrast. The orange gives a rounded, juice-like sweetness on the inhale, the mango adds a thicker, slightly perfumed tropical body underneath, and the lime cuts across the top to stop the whole thing becoming sticky.

On the inhale you notice the orange first. It reads more like fresh orange juice than orange sweets, with a light acidity rather than a candy-orange fizz. Mango arrives a beat later and fills the middle of the flavour, giving it that soft, almost creamy fruit texture that mango is known for in e-liquids.

On the exhale the lime comes forward. It is a zesty, slightly bitter citrus note rather than a sweet lime cordial, and it leaves a clean finish on the tongue. That clean finish matters over a long session, because it is what keeps the liquid from feeling cloying by the third or fourth tank.

A few points help set expectations:

• Sweetness level: medium. It is a fruit liquid, so there is sweetener in the formulation, but the lime keeps it balanced.
• No cooling: the profile is not an ice or menthol flavour. If you like a chilled finish you can add a small amount of a menthol shot, but do that gradually, because a little goes a long way.
• Throat hit: light and smooth at the low nicotine levels this shortfill is designed for.
• Flavour intensity: noticeable but not overpowering. Because mixing with nicotine shots dilutes the flavour slightly, the liquid is formulated to leave room for that.

Citrus-and-tropical blends tend to taste best at moderate wattage. Push the power too high and the lime can turn sharp while the mango flattens out; run it too low and the flavour can feel muted. Most people find a sweet spot a few watts below the top of their coil's recommended range. We cover that in the coil and power sections below.

One honest caveat: fruit flavours in e-liquid are subjective, and taste varies from person to person. If you usually prefer a heavy, sweet mango with no citrus at all, the lime here may be more prominent than you want. If you like a brighter, juicier mix, it should suit you well.

Also expect some flavour development after mixing. Leaving a freshly mixed bottle to rest for a day or two, with the cap on and the bottle stored away from light, tends to round off the edges and make the three fruits blend more cleanly.

Vapour production and throat hit

Because Nexus 100ml Shortfill Orange Mango Lime is a high-VG liquid, it is designed to produce dense vapour in sub-ohm hardware. Vegetable glycerine (VG) is thicker than propylene glycol (PG) and creates the bigger clouds associated with direct-to-lung vaping. PG carries more flavour and gives a slightly stronger throat sensation. High-VG shortfills lean toward the VG side, which is why this style of liquid is described as smooth.

What you can expect in practice depends heavily on the coil and power you run:

• Lower power (roughly 30W to 45W on a 0.4 to 0.6 ohm mesh coil): cooler, flavour-focused vapour with modest cloud size. Orange and mango are easiest to separate at this level.
• Mid power (roughly 45W to 65W): fuller vapour and warmer flavour. This is where most people settle for everyday use.
• Higher power (70W and above on a sub-0.2 ohm coil): large clouds, but the liquid is used up faster and the lime can taste harsher. It works, but it is not where this liquid is at its most refined.

Throat hit is gentle at the strengths available by adding one or two nicotine shots. A 3mg/ml mix feels noticeably softer than the 20mg/ml nicotine salts many ex-smokers began on, and that softness is exactly why shortfills are popular for experienced vapers who have been stepping down their nicotine over time. If you add no nicotine at all, the liquid is smooth with almost no throat sensation.

It is worth being straightforward about one limit. Shortfills are not a good match for tight, mouth-to-lung devices. Thick, high-VG liquid can struggle to wick through fine, high-resistance coils found in some small pod systems, and you can end up with dry hits or weak flavour. If you want a restricted draw with a strong throat hit, a 50/50 nicotine salt liquid in a pod kit is a better tool for the job, and we explain the differences in the nicotine section.

Vapour performance also depends on airflow. A tank with adjustable airflow lets you open up for cloud chasing or tighten for flavour. For this orange, mango and lime profile, a slightly restricted airflow usually brings out more of the fruit, while a fully open airflow tends to cool the vapour and thin the flavour.

Finally, remember that coil condition changes everything. A fresh coil shows the liquid at its brightest. As a fruit liquid with sweeteners, the flavour will gradually dull as the coil ages, which is normal and not a fault in the liquid.

Bottle, label and build quality

With an e-liquid, build quality means the bottle, the closures and the labelling rather than anything electronic. A shortfill bottle has a few jobs to do: keep the liquid sealed and stable, let you refill a tank without spills, and give you enough free space for nicotine shots.

The bottle is a squeezable plastic design with a long, narrow nozzle, as is standard for UK shortfills. The squeezable body lets you control the flow, and the thin nozzle fits most sub-ohm tank fill ports, including the small slide-and-fill and top-fill openings that are common on current tanks. The cap is typically a child-resistant, tamper-evident closure: you push down and turn to open it, and a breakable ring shows whether the bottle has been opened before.

Things to check when your bottle arrives:

• Seal: the tamper ring should be intact. If it is broken on delivery, contact us rather than using the liquid.
• Label information: the bottle should show the flavour, volume, VG/PG ratio, batch code and the required warnings. Keep this information for your records.
• Fill line: the bottle is supplied with the liquid level well below the neck. That empty headroom is intentional and is where your shots go. Do not top it up with anything else.
• Nozzle: a clean, unscratched nozzle makes a spill-free fill much easier. If a nozzle looks damaged, replace it with a spare from another bottle before using it on a small fill port.

Storage matters more than most people realise. Keep the bottle upright, in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and radiators. Heat and light degrade nicotine and can darken the liquid over time, and a car glovebox in summer is about the worst place you can leave it. Keep all e-liquids, and especially anything mixed with nicotine, out of reach of children and pets.

Recycling and disposal: when the bottle is completely empty, recycle it with household plastics if your local council accepts rigid plastic bottles, as rules differ across the UK. Empty nicotine shot bottles should be treated the same way once they are properly empty. Any vape batteries and devices are a separate matter: they must never go in household bins or normal recycling, and should be taken to a battery or electrical recycling drop-off point. Many supermarkets, vape shops and council recycling centres provide these bins.

Overall, the packaging is functional and appropriate for the price. It does not try to be a design object, and it does not need to be, because the useful features are the ones you can feel: a nozzle that fits your tank, a cap that seals and a body that squeezes without dribbling.

Nicotine strength and how to mix it

This is the section that matters most if you are new to shortfills. Nexus 100ml Shortfill Orange Mango Lime is supplied with 0mg/ml nicotine. If you want nicotine in it, you add 10ml nicotine shots, which are sold separately. The standard UK nicotine shot is 10ml at 18mg/ml, and the maximum permitted strength for any nicotine e-liquid in the UK is 20mg/ml.

The arithmetic is simple. The nicotine in the shots is divided across the total volume of the finished bottle. Using 18mg/ml shots:

• No shots: 100ml at 0mg/ml
• One shot: 110ml total, which works out to roughly 1.6mg/ml
• Two shots: 120ml total, which works out to 3mg/ml (this is the maximum most 120ml bottles can hold)

That 3mg/ml ceiling is a feature of the format, not a flaw in this particular product. A shortfill is a low-nicotine route. It suits people who vape at 0mg, 1.5mg, 3mg, or sometimes 4 to 6mg if they are willing to remove some liquid first and use additional shots. Anyone who needs 10mg/ml, 12mg/ml or 20mg/ml should buy a ready-made 10ml nicotine salt liquid instead, because you cannot realistically reach those strengths with a 100ml bottle.

Which strength should you choose?

• 0mg: for people who have finished with nicotine, or who vape purely for flavour.
• About 1.6mg (one shot): a light level for those who have already cut down significantly.
• 3mg (two shots): a common choice for people moving from low-strength salts or a mid-strength freebase and who vape fairly frequently with a sub-ohm device.

Be aware that sub-ohm vaping delivers a lot of vapour per puff, so even 3mg/ml delivers more total nicotine than you might expect. If you are new to nicotine, it is safer to start lower and move up than to start high. If you are an ex-smoker who is still having cravings at 3mg, the answer is usually to switch to a pod kit with nicotine salts rather than try to force a higher strength out of a shortfill.

How to mix: open the bottle, add the shots one at a time, replace the cap, and shake thoroughly for at least 30 seconds. Check that the cap is firmly closed before shaking. Wipe any spilled liquid with a paper towel straight away, and wash your hands, because nicotine can be absorbed through skin. Label the bottle with the strength and the date you mixed it.

Power, batteries and charging: matching your device

A liquid does not have a battery of its own, but its performance depends on the battery of the device you use it in. High-VG shortfills need a device that can deliver enough power, consistently, to heat a sub-ohm coil. Here is how to think about it.

Device types that suit this liquid:

• Sub-ohm tank kits with a built-in battery: typically around 1500mAh to 3000mAh, charging over USB-C. These are the simplest option for someone moving from disposables, because there is nothing to assemble.
• Box mods with removable 18650 or 21700 cells: these use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that you charge in an external charger. They give you more power, longer run time and the ability to swap cells.
• Pod kits designed for sub-ohm coils: some modern refillable pod systems take mesh coils at 0.4 to 0.8 ohms and work well with high-VG liquid. Check that the coil's range lists a VG ratio that includes this liquid.

Real-world run time: a 3000mAh built-in battery at around 50W will usually last most of a day for moderate use, or a few hours for heavy use. Higher wattage drains the battery faster, which is another reason to avoid pushing the power to the top of the range.

Charging safely:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a good-quality USB-C cable.
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface and never leave a device charging unattended overnight.
• Do not use a damaged battery, a battery with a torn wrap or a device that has been dropped hard.
• Do not carry loose 18650 or 21700 cells in a pocket with keys or coins. Use a plastic case.
• If a device smells of burning, swells or becomes unusually hot, stop using it.

End of life: lithium-ion batteries and vape devices fall under UK waste electrical rules. They must go to a battery or electrical recycling drop-off point, not into household waste. Supermarkets, local authority recycling centres and many vape retailers have collection bins. Removing the battery from a device is not necessary for drop-off, but if you can do it safely, do so and tape the terminals.

If you are unsure which device pairs best with this liquid, a sub-ohm kit with a 0.3 to 0.6 ohm mesh coil and adjustable airflow is the most flexible starting point, and it will let you explore both flavour-focused and cloud-focused settings.

Coils and tanks that suit this e-liquid

The coil is where the e-liquid is vaporised, so matching the coil to the liquid has more effect on your experience than almost any other choice. High-VG shortfills such as this one are designed for mesh coils and low-resistance round-wire coils, because those designs have large wicking surfaces that can soak up thick liquid quickly.

Mesh coils use a flat sheet of etched metal with a cotton backing. They heat evenly and generally give better flavour and longer life than older round-wire designs. Typical resistances for sub-ohm mesh coils range from 0.15 to 0.6 ohms. For this orange, mango and lime liquid, the 0.3 to 0.6 ohm area is a good balance of flavour and efficiency.

Round-wire coils are the older design, usually in the 0.2 to 0.5 ohm range. They can produce good flavour, but they tend to be more sensitive to liquid thickness and more prone to dry hits when the cotton is not fully primed.

Matching guidance:

• 0.15 to 0.25 ohm mesh: 60W to 100W. For large vapour; liquid use is high. The lime may become harsh, so reduce power if you taste it.
• 0.3 to 0.4 ohm mesh: 35W to 65W. An all-round setting and the one we suggest as the starting point for this liquid.
• 0.5 to 0.8 ohm mesh or ceramic: 20W to 40W. Lower power, longer battery life, and a flavour-focused profile.

Priming a new coil is a step many people skip, and it is the cause of many early burnt-taste complaints. After fitting the coil, put a few drops of liquid directly onto the exposed cotton, fill the tank, and wait for five to ten minutes so the cotton soaks through. Then take a few puffs without pressing the fire button, and start at a lower wattage than the coil's maximum. Raise it in small steps once the flavour appears.

How long a coil lasts: with a sweet fruit liquid, expect somewhere between one and three weeks of regular use per coil, depending on power and how often you vape. Sweeteners create a residue on the coil over time, which dulls flavour. That residue is the main reason coils need replacing, not any fault in the liquid. When the flavour starts to taste flat or slightly burnt even with a full tank, the coil is the first thing to change.

Tank size: UK rules limit refillable tanks to 2ml capacity. This does not stop you using a large shortfill bottle, but it means you will refill the tank more often than you would in some other countries.

Who Nexus Orange Mango Lime is for, and who should skip it

No e-liquid suits everyone. Being clear on who benefits helps you avoid a purchase you will not enjoy, so here is a straightforward breakdown.

It is a good fit if you:

• Use a sub-ohm tank or a refillable kit that takes mesh coils.
• Prefer fruit and citrus flavours to dessert, tobacco or heavy menthol profiles.
• Vape at 0mg to 3mg/ml, or are happy to work at that level.
• Go through liquid quickly and want better cost per millilitre than 10ml bottles can give you.
• Used to buy disposables with fruity flavours and want a refillable, cheaper alternative with similar flavour direction.
• Are comfortable mixing a nicotine shot, or do not want nicotine at all.

You should probably look elsewhere if you:

• Need a high nicotine strength (10mg/ml and above). Nicotine salts in 10ml bottles are the correct tool for that.
• Use a small, tight mouth-to-lung pod system with a fine coil. High-VG liquid may wick poorly there.
• Dislike citrus. The lime is a deliberate part of the profile and cannot be tuned out.
• Want a strong ice or menthol finish without adding anything.
• Have never vaped and are not currently a smoker. Vaping is intended to help adult smokers switch, and there is no benefit in starting if you do not already use nicotine.

Smokers moving to vaping are best served by starting with a nicotine strength that fits their previous habit, as the government and NHS guidance describes, and by getting support from a local stop smoking service if they want it. A shortfill is a good tool for stepping down gradually after you have already switched, because it makes it cheap and easy to mix lower and lower strengths over time.

People who only vape occasionally may find that a 100ml bottle is more liquid than they will use before the flavour fades. An opened bottle is still usable for many months if it is stored correctly, but if you only vape a few times a week, a smaller bottle may be more sensible.

Legally, you must be 18 or over. Sales to under-18s are illegal in the UK, and delivery of vape products may require an adult to be present to receive them.

How to use it: mixing, steeping, filling and first puffs

Using a shortfill properly takes a couple of minutes the first time and under a minute once you are used to it. Follow these steps for a clean, spill-free start.

• Step 1, prepare: wash your hands, put a paper towel under the bottle and check that the tamper ring is intact.
• Step 2, choose your strength: decide whether you want 0mg, one shot (about 1.6mg/ml) or two shots (3mg/ml). If you are unsure, start with the lower option. You can always add a shot to a later bottle.
• Step 3, add shots: open the cap and add the 10ml nicotine shot or shots. Squeeze the shot bottle gently and keep the nozzle close to the neck to avoid splashing.
• Step 4, close and shake: make sure the cap is fully closed, then shake the bottle firmly for at least 30 seconds so the nicotine is evenly distributed.
• Step 5, rest the bottle: leaving the mixed bottle for 24 to 48 hours, upright and out of sunlight, helps the flavours settle. It is optional, and the liquid is usable straight away.
• Step 6, prepare the coil: fit a new coil, drop a few drops of liquid onto the cotton and fill the tank. Wait five to ten minutes before vaping.
• Step 7, fill the tank: use the nozzle to fill through the fill port, avoid the central airflow tube, and leave a small air gap at the top. Follow your tank's manual, as fill methods vary.
• Step 8, first puffs: start at the lower end of the coil's wattage range, take a few gentle draws without long pulls, and increase the power in small steps until you reach a flavour you like.

Storage and shelf life. An unopened shortfill has a best-before date on the label, and when it is stored correctly it normally keeps well for many months. Once nicotine is added, the liquid may darken slightly over time. That is normal and does not mean the product has gone off. A strong discolouration, a sour smell or a change in texture means it is time to dispose of the bottle responsibly.

Do not add other flavours or additives to the bottle unless you know exactly what you are doing. Changing the formulation changes how the liquid behaves in your coil, and it is no longer the product that was tested and labelled.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems people attribute to the e-liquid turn out to be coil, power or filling issues. Here are the most common ones and what usually fixes them.

• Burnt or dry taste: usually an unprimed or worn coil, a tank that has run low, or power set too high. Refill the tank, let the cotton soak for several minutes and drop the wattage by 5W to 10W. If the burnt taste returns, change the coil.
• Gurgling or spitting: liquid has flooded the chamber. Make sure the airflow is not blocked, avoid overfilling, and blow gently back through the mouthpiece to clear the chamber. Tilting the tank when you take the first puff can also make this worse.
• Leaking from the tank: check the O-rings, make sure the tank sections are screwed together firmly and that the fill port is properly sealed after filling. Leaks are far more often a tank assembly problem than a liquid problem.
• Weak flavour after mixing: adding nicotine shots slightly dilutes the flavour, which is normal. Shake the bottle well, let it rest for a day, and check that the coil is not already worn out.
• Flavour seems to disappear after a few days: this is often vaper's tongue, where your taste buds become less sensitive to a flavour you use constantly. Take a break, drink water, or switch to a different flavour for a day or two.
• Harsh throat hit: reduce the nicotine strength, lower the power, or open the airflow. The lime note can also feel sharper at very high wattage.
• Slow wicking or a thick feel: warm the bottle in your hands for a moment before filling, prime the coil carefully and avoid very high-resistance coils with this high-VG liquid.
• Sticky residue on the bottle or tank: wipe it off with a damp cloth. Residue builds up on the threads of any tank that is used with sweet liquids, and cleaning it makes tanks easier to open.
• Feeling dizzy, nauseous or sweaty: you may be taking in more nicotine than your body is used to. Stop vaping, sit down, drink some water and use a lower strength next time.

If the bottle arrives damaged, the tamper seal is broken or the liquid has an unusual colour or smell, do not use it. Contact us as soon as possible with photos of the bottle and the batch code so we can look into it.

Value for money

The honest way to judge value for a shortfill is cost per millilitre, then how long it lasts, then the cost of the extras you need to use it.

Cost per millilitre. Most 100ml fruit shortfills in the UK sit roughly in the range of £8 to £15, though prices move with promotions, so check the current price on this page. At £10 for 100ml, the liquid costs about 10p per millilitre. A standard 10ml nicotine salt bottle at £3 to £4 costs 30p to 40p per millilitre, so the shortfill works out at roughly a quarter to a third of the cost for the liquid itself.

Nicotine shots. If you add nicotine, factor in the shots. They are commonly priced at around £1 each, though this varies by brand. Two shots in a 120ml bottle add a small amount to the cost per millilitre and still leave it well below the cost of 10ml bottles.

How long it lasts. A typical sub-ohm user gets through somewhere between 3ml and 6ml per day. At those rates a 100ml bottle lasts roughly two and a half to five weeks, and with two shots added to 120ml, a little longer. Light users who go through 1ml a day will have the bottle for months.

Running costs beyond the liquid:

• Coils: typically £1.50 to £3 each, replaced every one to three weeks for regular use.
• Device: a sub-ohm kit is a one-off purchase and usually lasts years if the battery is cared for.
• Nicotine shots: if you use them, a few pounds per bottle.

Taking all of that together, a sub-ohm setup running on a shortfill generally costs noticeably less per month than a heavy single-use or small pod habit. The caveat is the upfront cost of hardware. If you only vape lightly, the savings are smaller, and a smaller bottle or 10ml nicotine salt may suit your usage better.

Is it cheap and cheerful, or good value? We would say it is good value in the sense that matters: you get a well-balanced three-fruit flavour in a format that is cost-efficient, and you control the nicotine level. It is not trying to be a luxury premium liquid, and the price reflects that. You are not paying extra for elaborate packaging or celebrity branding.

How it compares with other fruit shortfills

The UK shortfill market is crowded, and many fruit liquids look similar on paper. Rather than claim that one brand beats all others, here is a fair look at where Nexus Orange Mango Lime sits compared with common alternatives. Always check each product's current listing, because ranges, pricing and formulas change.

• Versus other mainstream 100ml fruit ranges (for example IVG, Doozy Vape Co or Dr Frost): these sit in similar price territory and all use high-VG bases. The main differences are flavour balance. Some of those ranges lean harder into sweet or ice-forward profiles, while this Nexus blend keeps a noticeable lime tartness and no cooling agent. If you like tart fruit, this is a point in its favour. If you want a heavy ice finish, other options fit better.
• Versus premium-priced ranges such as Dinner Lady: these tend to cost more per millilitre and are often known for more complex, layered flavours. If you value that complexity and are happy to pay for it, they are worth a look. If you want a straightforward, dependable fruit blend at an everyday price, Nexus is the more economical route.
• Versus 10ml nicotine salt liquids (for example Elfliq or similar): nicotine salts give a smoother high-strength hit and suit pod kits. They cost more per millilitre, and they are the better choice if you need 10mg/ml or above. A shortfill like this is better for sub-ohm devices and low nicotine levels.
• Versus single-use disposables: disposables can no longer be sold in Great Britain, and a refillable kit with a shortfill is cheaper to run, produces less waste and gives you control over strength and flavour. The trade-off is that you have to mix, fill and maintain the device.

Where Nexus Orange Mango Lime is weaker: it has no ice option built in, it only reaches low nicotine strengths, and it may be more citrus-forward than you want if you prefer pure mango. Its high-VG body also means it is a poor match for tight pod systems.

Where it is stronger: a balanced, juicy and slightly tart flavour that does not tire the palate quickly, a large bottle at an everyday price, and a straightforward shot-based nicotine system.

If you are curious but unsure, a sensible approach is to buy one bottle, run it at 0mg or 1.6mg for a couple of weeks, and compare it with whatever you are currently using. Fruit liquids are the easiest category to judge quickly, because you know within the first tank whether the balance suits you.