Aroma list
The most common aromas in cigars, ordered like a flavour wheel. During a tasting, just tap what you taste or smell.
Earthy
Typical of full-bodied tobaccos and dark wrappers.
- Earth
- Leather
- Mineral
- Hay
- Forest floor
Woody
Cedar is the classic cigar note, often enhanced by ageing in wood.
- Cedar
- Oak
- Smoke
Spicy
Pepper often shows in the first third and in strong fillers.
- Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- Anise
Sweet
The natural sweetness of tobacco, common with dark, long-fermented wrappers.
- Cocoa
- Chocolate
- Caramel
- Honey
- Vanilla
- Molasses
Roasted
Comes from fermenting and ageing the tobacco.
- Coffee
- Toast
Nutty
Common in mild to medium cigars with a light wrapper.
- Almond
- Hazelnut
- Walnut
- Peanut
Fruity
Fruity notes often point to well-aged tobacco.
- Dried fruit
- Raisin
- Cherry
- Citrus
Floral & herbal
Delicate, bright notes that show best when you smoke slowly.
- Flowers
- Herbs
- Grass
- Tea
Creamy
Describes the texture of the smoke more than a flavour of its own.
- Cream
- Butter