Cigarte

What Cigarte does

Cigarte (legally Cigarte Ibérica, S.L.) is a Madrid-headquartered, privately-held Spanish retailer founded in 1985 that specializes in premium cigar accessories distributed under official license from Habanos S.A., the global distributor of Cuban cigar brands. The company's product catalog spans humidors (classic and limited editions, €270-€1,300+), cigar cases/pureras (€150-€200), ashtrays (€50-€850), lighters and cutter sets (€90-€250), porcelain jugs (€200-€240), and complementary accessories — all branded under Habanos labels including Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad, Partagás, H. Upmann, Hoyo de Monterrey, Quai D'Orsay, Vegueros, and La Casa del Habano. Notable product launches include the 2024 Trinidad 55th Anniversary collection featuring XIKAR-crafted precision accessories. Manufacturing partners are based in Italy and Portugal, with materials ranging from okoume wood and obsidian stone to Portuguese porcelain and 440C stainless steel.

Cigarte operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform at www.cigarte.com alongside a dedicated Distributor Portal for wholesale buyers, generating revenue through one-time unit-priced transactions plus shipping and handling fees. Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no subscription or recurring component, and average order values are elevated by limited edition pieces with restricted production runs (e.g., 250 units of the Obsidian Stone MONTECRISTO ashtray). The company ships to 13 European countries via GLS courier with 48-hour fulfillment, and accepts credit card and bank transfer payments in advance. Marketing is digital-first, leveraging the e-commerce site, a news/blog section, social media presence across LinkedIn/Instagram/Twitter/Pinterest/Facebook, SEO-optimized category pages, and Mailchimp-managed email newsletters.

The company employs 1-10 people and serves two primary segments: premium cigar enthusiasts seeking authentic branded accessories for preservation, transport, and ritual use, and gift buyers purchasing luxury items for special occasions, corporate gifts, or collectible purposes. Its principal competitive advantages are the official Habanos S.A. licensee status (providing authenticity and access to limited editions that unauthorized sellers cannot match), curated multi-brand depth across 10+ prestigious Cuban cigar labels, and pan-European distribution reach uncommon for a sub-10-employee operation.

Name

Cigarte

Legal name

Cigarte Ibérica, S.L.

Website

https://cigarte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cigarte is a Madrid-based, privately-held Spanish e-commerce retailer (founded 1985, 1-10 employees) that sells premium cigar accessories under official Habanos S.A. license — humidors, cases, lighters, cutters, and ashtrays — to cigar enthusiasts and gift buyers across 13 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Cigar Accessories Retail

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

akta.pro primary industry

Cigar & Premium Tobacco Retail (CRANADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tobacco & Nicotine Specialty Shops (Tobacconists) (CRANADAE)

Keywords

• Cigar accessories retail
• Premium cigar humidors
• Cigar lighters and cutters
• Luxury cigar storage
• Habanos licensed products

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Premium Cigar Accessories Sales: Cigarte generates revenue primarily through the sale of premium cigar accessories including humidors, cigar cases, ashtrays, lighters, cigar cutters, and limited edition pieces. Products are sold at fixed prices with one-time purchase transactions. The company offers products across various price points from €50 to over €1,300 for premium limited editions.
2. Shipping and Handling: Additional revenue is generated through shipping costs charged to customers. These costs vary based on package weight and are clearly stated during checkout. Payment is required in advance before products are shipped.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cigarte is an official licensee of Habanos S.A. that retails premium cigar accessories through its own e-commerce storefront at www.cigarte.com. The product portfolio spans humidors, leather cigar cases (pureras), ashtrays, lighters, cigar cutters, cutter-and-lighter sets, porcelain jugs, and accessories, all branded under prestigious Cuban cigar marks such as Cohiba, Montecristo, Trinidad, H. Upmann, Partagás, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Romeo y Julieta. The company emphasises limited edition collectible pieces, premium materials, and shipping across 13 European countries, alongside a wholesale distributor portal.

Product overview

Cigarte is an official licensee of Habanos S.A. specializing in premium cigar accessories and lifestyle products. The company operates an e-commerce platform offering a curated portfolio centered on humidors (classic and limited editions), cigar cases/pureras, ashtrays, lighters, cigar cutters, cigar cutter and lighter sets, porcelain jugs, and accessories. Product categories span across multiple premium Cuban cigar brands including Cohiba, Montecristo, Trinidad, H. Upmann, Partagás, Hoyo de Monterrey, Romeo y Julieta, and Quai D'Orsay. The portfolio emphasizes limited edition pieces, luxury craftsmanship, and brand-authentic accessories for serious cigar connoisseurs. Shipping is available to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Norway, and Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Limited Edition Humidor MONTECRISTO Línea 1935

Quantifiable outcome

• Limited edition products with restricted quantities (e.g., 250 units of Obsidian Stone MONTECRISTO ashtray, 1935 units of MONTECRISTO Línea 1935 humidor)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• XIKARsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024XIKAR is a premium accessory manufacturer that crafts cigar cutters and lighters sold through Cigarte. XIKAR produces precision-engineered products such as the Trinidad cigar cutter featuring 440C stainless steel with HRC 57 Rockwell hardness rating, and triple-jet torch lighters tested to 12,000 feet altitude.
• Habanos S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCigarte is an official licensee of Habanos S.A., the premier Cuban tobacco company and global leader in premium cigars. This licensing relationship authorizes Cigarte to sell Habanos-branded accessories and represents their most significant strategic partnership, providing authenticity and exclusive access to limited edition releases.
• Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMailchimp provides email marketing services for Cigarte's newsletter and promotional communications. The service is used to manage subscription lists, send newsletters, promotions, and product launch announcements. Data is stored on Mailchimp servers in the US under EU-US Privacy Shield agreement.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems Spain, S.A.)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGLS is the primary logistics partner for Cigarte's order fulfillment and home delivery services. They handle package shipping with tracking numbers and delivery to customer-specified addresses across Europe.
• Google AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Analytics provides web analytics services to Cigarte, tracking visitor behavior, page views, and demographic information about website users. The data helps optimize the website and improve user experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• S.T. Dupont: French luxury maison producing lighters, cigar cases, and ashtrays. Comparable in luxury cigar-accessory categories and price tier but competes upstream as a brand/manufacturer rather than as a Habanos-licensed retailer like Cigarte.
• XIKAR: US-based premium cigar accessory manufacturer (cutters, lighters, cases) whose products Cigarte distributes, including the Trinidad 55th Anniversary line. Comparable on product category but operates as a supplier/partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Colibri: Premium cigar lighter and accessory brand with global distribution. Overlaps Cigarte's lighter and accessory categories but functions primarily as a manufacturer/brand owner supplying the trade, not a direct DTC retailer.

Direct peers

• C.Gars Ltd: Long-standing UK-based online retailer of premium cigars, humidors, lighters, cutters and accessories. Closely comparable to Cigarte as a DTC e-commerce cigar-accessory specialist serving multiple European markets.
• Thompson Cigar: Established US online and catalog cigar retailer with an accessory offering spanning humidors, lighters, and cutters. Comparable DTC e-commerce model and cigar-adjacent catalog, primarily serving the US market.
• Famous Smoke Shop: US-based online retailer of premium cigars and cigar accessories with a deep humidor, cutter and lighter assortment. Comparable on multi-category accessory retailing and e-commerce go-to-market, with a stronger US customer base.
• JR Cigar: One of the largest US online cigar and accessory retailers, carrying humidors, lighters, cutters, and ashtrays. Comparable multi-category accessory retail and e-commerce model, operating at substantially greater scale than Cigarte.
• Cigars International: Large US-based online cigar and accessory retailer with broad catalog across humidors, lighters, cutters, and ashtrays. Highly comparable DTC e-commerce model, though primarily US-focused and much larger in scale.
• La Casa del Habano: Global franchise network of authorized Habanos S.A. stores selling Cuban cigars and branded accessories. Mirrors Cigarte's official-licensee distribution model and shared Habanos brand portfolio, making it the closest direct comparable on the supply and brand-authority dimension.

Broad incumbents

• Davidoff: Global luxury cigar and accessories brand owned by Oettinger Davidoff AG, operating flagship lounges, retail stores, and wholesale worldwide. Overlaps Cigarte's premium accessory offering but at much larger scale, with its own brand IP and integrated manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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