I smoked for over 40 yrs, was a 2 pack a day smoker..marlboro reds..so take heart e-cigs will work, I now am totally analog (cigarettes) free.
I get where your coming from, Go to
KGO 1100 mAh 2 battery kit and check out this $44 kit, and get some 1.5ohm clear dual coil cartomizers there also, free shipping on orders over $55. Get some juice there also, they have some good juice, Brent owns this site and is very reliable.
Using this 1100mah battery will give you an all day vape on a charge and you get 2 with the kit...the cartos give you all the flavor, throat hit, and ease of use your looking for. I have over 50 mods, beleive me when I tell you, I dont use my Provari or Darwin near as much as this unit..this is my go to device. Its easy and it just works well.