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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

How do Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bullstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Cameroon
Ecuador Corojo
Binder
Dominican
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Dominican
Vitola
Torpedo
Figurado
Size
6 in × 55
6.5 in × 64
Rating
94/100 · 2013
96/100 · 2016
Flavor
CedarRoasted coffeeLeatherBlack pepperCocoa
CedarCocoaBlack pepperLeatherSweet cream

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull edges it on published critic scores (94 vs 96).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 →

Choose La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull if

earthy notes appeal to you, or you want the higher critic score.

See La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull →

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull — FAQ

Is the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 brings cedar and roasted coffee, the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull cedar and cocoa.
What's the difference between the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 and the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
The Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Cameroon wrapper; the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Corojo wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2: Cigar Aficionado 94/100. La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.