Abstract: The invention relates to a container (17) with an interior adapted to substantially receive in a lit cigarette or cigarillo packs provided with a hinge lid element. The container further comprises a lid (19) that is swiveled about a swivel axis integrated into the container and that is adapted to the corresponding lid element of the cigarette or cigarillo pack. A spring element (23) supports the unfolding (opening) of the lid and a closing element (21) for the lid element is adapted to be repeatedly released and locked. At least one catch (20) is disposed on the lid interior of the container and forcibly swivels the lid element or the cigarette or cigarillo pack together with the lid (19) when the latter is opened. The spring element (23) is motion-dampened.