AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto vs Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~
How do AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto and Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto and Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Oscuro
- Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Jalapa
- Nicaraguan Criollo '98
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan Corojo '99 / Criollo '98
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Corona Gorda
- Size
- 5.5 in × 55
- 5.625 in × 46
- Rating
- —
- 93/100 · 2007
- Flavor
- EarthEspressoDark chocolateSpiceCaramel
- CedarButtered ToastBaking SpiceAlmondsWhite Pepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ carries the published pedigree (93 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto →Choose Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ →AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto vs Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ — FAQ
- Is the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto or the Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto brings earth and espresso, the Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ cedar and buttered toast.
- What's the difference between the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto and the Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~?
- The AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Oscuro wrapper; the Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~ is a medium-full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto or the Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~?
- AJ Fernandez New World Oscuro Robusto: no published critic score yet. Illusione Original Documents ~cg:4~: Cigar Aficionado 93/100.