ZINO DAVIDOFF
A LIFETIME BEAUTIFULLY FILLED

The life of Davidoff Cigars is the life of Zino Davidoff. His brilliant savior vivre infused all aspects of cigar craftsmanship and enjoyment. A visionary in all regards, Zino was a man who ensured time, like each of his cigars, was always beautifully fileld.

CHANGING WITH
THE WORLD

Now versed in field work, Zino returns to Europe as it prepares for war. He channels the heightened energy of the era into his family’s store. Under Zino’s vision, the Davidoff family installs the world’s first climate-controlled room in the store in Geneva. His innovation is a hallmark of the tobacconist to this day.

EXPANDING
HORIZONS

Despite a US embargo on Cuban cigars, Zino seeks American opportunities. Always encouraged by his love of fine tobacco, he discovers a Honduran plant and launches of a line of hand-selected Honduran cigars made specifically for America. In 1987, he opens Davidoff of Geneva in New York City.

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THE NEW GENERATION

As the 20th century closes, Zino presides proudly over a new global launch.

The New Generation of Davidoff comprises 28 formats from the smallest cigarillos to the majestic Double Coronas, all hand-selected and hand-crafted. These cigars are a celebration of the lifelong devotion, exploration and innovation of Zino Davidoff, a man thoroughly passionate about cigars, fine tobacco and the vibrancy of a life well-lived.

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BORN TO CRAFT

Zino Davidoff is born in Kiev in 1906 to a long line of tobacconists. The rise of certain political factions spurs the family to move to Switzerland when Zino was just five. His father, Henri, opens Davidoff of Geneva, a fine tobacco shop.

PROTECTING FOR POSTERITY

As the war approaches the shores of Lake Geneva, Zino maintains his verve. France fears for its tobacco stock against invading forces and approaches Davidoff of Geneva for assistance. Humbly, Zino acquires the Parisian inventory of Cuban Havana cigars, protecting them for Europeans to enjoy in later peacetime.

CIGAR LOVERS COME CALLING

Zino’s store catapults into prominence as a new, cosmopolitan hotspot. Davidoff of Geneva is a place of warmth. Customers become friends as they share cigars and forget the strain of wartime. King Farouk of Egypt, Baron Rothschild, writer Orson Welles and actress Gina Lollobrigida follow their love of fine cigars to Zino’s door. Davidoff of Geneva becomes Davidoff of the World.

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ZINO DAVIDOFFA LIFETIME BEAUTIFULLY FILLED

CHANGING WITHTHE WORLD

EXPANDINGHORIZONS

THE NEW GENERATION

BORN TO CRAFT

PROTECTING FOR POSTERITY

CIGAR LOVERS COME CALLING

ZINO DAVIDOFF
A LIFETIME BEAUTIFULLY FILLED

CHANGING WITH
THE WORLD

EXPANDING
HORIZONS