Cigar Eau de Parfum bottle Cigar
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1996 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Hermina Eau de Toilette bottle Hermina

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cigar
This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.
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Our Verdict - Hermina
A divisive scent that some find uniquely herbal and elegant, while others dismiss it as thin, metallic, and utterly nondescript. If you’re into green chypres with a peppery kick, this could be your unexpected gem- otherwise, prepare for disappointment.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 10%
Floral 17% 12%
Fruity 17% 17%
Green 14% 15%
Sweet 16% 21%
Warm 13% 12%
Woody 13% 15%
Earthy 10% 14%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 16% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cigar EdP
Hermina EdT

Notes

Accords

Cigar Hermina
100%
Sweet
67%
88%
Fruity
100%
73%
Fresh Spicy
93%
88%
Tobacco
88%
Woody
52%
68%
Aromatic
72%
54%
Powdery
61%
52%
Citrus
58%
57%
Patchouli
Rose
56%
Green
56%
Herbal
52%
Sweet shared
100%
67%
Fruity shared
88%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
93%
88%
Woody shared
88%
52%
Aromatic shared
68%
72%
Powdery shared
54%
61%
Citrus shared
52%
58%
57%
56%
56%
52%

Performance

Cigar Hermina
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Cigar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.

Hermina

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its herbal and fresh spicy character makes it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, its lack of overt sweetness or warmth might not suit all date nights. Not really a sporty fragrance due to its sophisticated, cool profile.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Pear, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cigar
Hermina
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