Cigar Review: Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Perfecto

A Sculpted Statement from Aganorsa

There’s something quietly reverent about lighting up a Perfecto. With its tapered foot and bulbous shape, the Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Perfecto doesn’t just ask for attention—it earns it. With its tapered foot and bulbous silhouette, this particular vitola of the Aganorsa Supreme Leaf stands out not just as a cigar, but as a sculpted expression of craft. Made entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos grown on Aganorsa’s own estates, the blend showcases a Corojo ’99 wrapper over proprietary binder and filler, all rolled into a 6 x 54 Perfecto shape that demands attention before it’s even lit.

The wrapper is a rich, deep brown with beautifully structured veins and a texture that feels alive in the hand. The band is simple yet striking, with gold leaf accents that shimmer against the matte design. It slips off effortlessly, leaving the artful form of the cigar uninterrupted.

Pre-light aromas are muted—surprisingly so. The wrapper and foot give up almost nothing, creating a hushed anticipation. The cold draw is more like a cold-plug, tight and airless due to the Perfecto’s taper. The cigar doesn’t offer itself up easily—but once lit and carefully coaxed to life, it blooms.

At my local shop, they call Aganorsa’s tobacco “the super leaf,” and within a few puffs, it becomes clear: this cigar isn’t just about flavor—it’s about form, balance, and restraint.

First Third – Cinnamon Bloom

After a slow, deliberate toast, the draw bursts open with sudden generosity. Billows of smoke flood in, carrying a sharp opening rush of cinnamon and black pepper, layered with toasted wood and a touch of breadiness. The retrohale is where this cigar first shows its poetry: warm, rich, and almost sweet, evoking the comfort of holiday baking. It’s like sugar cookies with the spice dialed up—cinnamon, clove, maybe a little nutmeg—wrapped in nostalgia.

The ash is flaky and textured, the burn wavy but controlled, lending the cigar a rugged elegance as it begins to open up.

Second Third – The Super Leaf Unfolds

This is where the cigar becomes truly expressive.

Rather than offering long transitions between thirds, this blend achieves something rarer: layered transitions within each puff. The flavor starts sweet, swings into warm spice, and lands on wood and graham cracker. It’s not just a blend—it’s a sequence, played in real time with each draw.

The smoke is dense with a velvety mouthfeel, and the body settles into a flavorful medium—engaging, but not demanding. It occasionally calls for attention, but never shouts. This cigar affirms its reputation with style and grace.

Final Third – Measured and Mature

As the cigar tapers toward the end, the burn corrects itself nearly perfectly, offering one last reminder of the craftsmanship behind this vitola. Paired with a mocha, the cigar’s sweetness carries through, but the syrupy richness of the drink starts to muffle the cigar’s spice and texture. A plain coffee would have showcased the blend more faithfully.

The final few inches bring drying warmth and just the faintest edge of bitterness, not enough to distract, but just enough to whisper that the story is nearly over. The spice fades, the graham and bread recede, and what’s left is a satisfying, contemplative finish.

The Perfecto smokes faster than you’d like—but that’s not a flaw. It’s a function of its sculpted precision. The cigar isn’t long enough to overstay its welcome, and that, in its own way, is an act of elegance. It teaches restraint. It ends well.

Final Thoughts

The Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Perfecto is a showcase cigar—beautiful to hold, flavorful to smoke, and composed with intention. It’s not emotionally haunting like the Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary or as lofty as the Alfonso Anejo, but it doesn’t need to be. It sets a high standard for the Aganorsa portfolio, reaffirming why their tobaccos are among the most respected in the industry.

It’s a cigar that asks for nothing more than your time—and rewards it generously.

The Retrohale Score: A (92)

 Elegant and composed, with warm complexity and within-puff transitions that surprise and delight. A beautiful cigar in both form and function—worthy of the band it wears and the legacy it honors.