<P> A cigar box is a box container for cigar packaging . Traditionally cigar boxes have been made of wood, cardboard or paper . Spanish cedar has been described as the "best" kind of wood for cigar boxes because of its beautiful grain, fine texture, and pleasant odor . Eucalyptus and yellow poplar have been popular substitutes that were sometimes stained and scented to resemble it . Other typical woods for cigar boxes include mahogany, elm, and white oak; less - popular are basswood, Circassian walnut, and rosewood . </P> <P> There are several types of cigar boxes, differing both in construction and purpose . The following are common boxes: </P> <Ul> <Li> Cabinet selection, slid - lid or hinged lid, typically storing 25 or 50 cigars </Li> <Li> 8 - 9 - 8, round - sided box with three layers, counting 8, 9 and 8 cigars respectively . </Li> <Li> Flat top or 13 - topper, two layers with 12 on bottom and 13 on top </Li> <Li> Boxes of box - pressed cigars, stored two layers with same number of cigars . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Cabinet selection, slid - lid or hinged lid, typically storing 25 or 50 cigars </Li>

What kind of wood are cigar boxes made from