About Cigares.com

Key figures

cigars listed

5,777

brands

377

producing countries

31

formats (vitolas)

136

community tastings

480

members

291

What the site offers

• A catalogue. Every cigar has its own page: brand, country, format, wrapper, strength, dominant aromas, ratings and indicative prices. Browse by country, brand, aroma, vitola or strength.
• Scores and rankings. Cigars receive a score out of 100, and per-country rankings are published (the top 100 cigars of each country).
• Enthusiast tastings. Members publish structured tasting notes (appearance, burn, palate, aromas, observations, photos) after moderation.
• Tools. A two-cigar comparator, a “which cigar suits you?” quiz, a personal cave (want to try / owned) and shareable lists.
• A blog. Practical guides: storage and humidification, cutting, how cigars are made, tobacco types and cigar selections (published in French).

How the score out of 100 is calculated

A tasting score rests on seven weighted criteria, from draw to intensity. Draw, balance and aroma quality weigh the most.

Community and moderation

Every tasting is reviewed before publication (pending, then approved or rejected). Members can follow other tasters, like reviews, create lists and, if they wish, share their cave on their profile. Each member controls the visibility of their cave and whether their profile may be listed by search engines.

Content transparency

Member scores are those of the tasters. Some editorial content, such as tasting guides and English translations, is produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools. Displayed prices are indicative. Cigares.com does not sell cigars: it is a catalogue and a tasting community, not a shop.

Languages

The site is available in French and English. The blog is published in French.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cigares.com?

A French and English cigar catalogue with detailed profiles, scores out of 100, per-country rankings and tastings published by a community of enthusiasts.

Does Cigares.com sell cigars?

No. The site lists and describes cigars; it does not sell them.

How are cigars rated?

Each tasting receives a score out of 100 calculated from seven weighted criteria: draw, balance, aroma quality, construction, length on the palate, bouquet and intensity.

Can I publish my own tasting?

Yes, with a free account. Tastings are moderated before they appear publicly.

Is my cave visible to others?

Your choice: the cave can be shown on your profile or stay private, and you also decide whether your profile may be listed by search engines.

Is there an English version?

Yes. The catalogue, rankings, profiles and lists are available in English under /en.