Figurado (Double Perfecto / Diadema-style) Cigars

What Is a Figurado (Double Perfecto / Diadema-style) Cigar?

The Figurado (Double Perfecto / Diadema-style) in this encyclopedia is a compact 4.875 x 46 — a short, slender cigar with tapers at both the head and the foot. That 46 ring gauge sits in the medium range: enough filler to deliver a structured, layered blend, but not so much that the draw becomes loose or the flavor diluted. The double taper is the real story. The narrow foot concentrates the initial combustion, so the first inch delivers a dense, almost espresso-like intensity before the flame reaches the wider midsection, where the blend opens into its full expression. Because the length is under five inches, smoke temperature stays low and the flavor arc is compressed — you get the evolution of a longer cigar in a fraction of the time. Compared to a Robusto (typically 5 x 50), this Figurado offers a tighter, more focused draw and a faster, more dramatic transition from pepper to cream. The Fuente Fuente OpusX OpusX D is the reference point here — a cigar that uses this shape to amplify its signature spice and cedar notes without the extended commitment of a Churchill.