Smoke as a sign of strength and presence

Long before the salons and clubs where one could enjoy a cigar with a glass of cognac, shamans used tobacco smoke as a weapon – against illness, fear and weakness. Smoke was their shield, and tobacco their discipline. This old ritual still contains something that every true gentleman feels today: a cigar is not just a moment of pleasure, it is a gesture of strength, calmness and self-confidence. Because while others see smoke disappearing, those who know – see presence.