Illusione
Fume d'Amour
Illusione Fume d'Amour is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa. It pairs Nicaraguan Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48.
- Maker
- Illusione
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Corojo (Aganorsa)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacos Valle de Jalapa
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsIllusione Fume d'Amour uses a Nicaraguan Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryIllusione Fume d'Amour questions
What does Illusione Fume d'Amour taste like?
Illusione Fume d'Amour uses a Nicaraguan Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Illusione Fume d'Amour?
Illusione Fume d'Amour is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Illusione Fume d'Amour good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Illusione Fume d'Amour made?
Illusione Fume d'Amour is made in Nicaragua at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Illusione Fume d'Amour use?
Illusione Fume d'Amour uses a Nicaraguan Corojo (Aganorsa) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Illusione Fume d'Amour come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Clementes (6½ × 48), Viejos (5 × 50) and Caprastanios (6 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Illusione Fume d'Amour?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Illusione Fume d'Amour?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Illusione Fume d'Amour?
Cigars with a similar build include Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo, Warped Flor del Valle and HVC Cerro. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.