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Quai d'Orsay

Havana, Cuba · 1973'den beri

Quai d'Orsay was born in 1973 out of a collaboration between the French tobacco company SEITA and Cuba's state tobacco enterprise, a partnership that sought to bring the refinement of French taste to the world of Havana cigars. Named after the celebrated boulevard in Paris — home to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs — the brand was conceived with an unmistakably Gallic sensibility from the outset. Produced under the Habanos S.A. umbrella, Quai d'Orsay cigars are distinguished by a lighter, more elegant body compared to many of their Cuban counterparts. Fresh grassy notes, hints of citrus, and a smooth, gentle finish characterize the smoking experience, making these cigars an ideal choice for those who appreciate subtlety over intensity. For decades, the brand was produced exclusively for the French market, which lent it an air of exclusivity and rarity that collectors deeply valued. Today, Quai d'Orsay is more widely available internationally, yet it retains its unique identity as a bridge between Cuban tobacco mastery and French aesthetic refinement.