Some experts say to leave the cellophane sleeve on because it protects the cigar from bumps and bruises. Others say that removing the cellophane sleeve allows the tobacco to age more readily and co-mingle with the other aromas of the cigars and wood from your humidor.

If you keep most of the same type of cigars in your humidor, removing the cellophane sleeve will allow the tobaccos to marry since they are of similar origin.

When traveling or using a cigar case, it is best to leave the cellophane sleeve on for better protection. Most cigar cases keep the cigars very close which increases the chances for damage to the delicate wrapper leaf.