They will also have been fermented for longer. A full bodied cigar would be perceived as 'strong', but not necessarily as 'flavorful' - naturally, the converse is also true. Incidentally, many veteran smokers favor cigars characterized by both full body, and full flavor. As you can clearly see, we're obviously not talking science here. In a discussion of cigar body and flavor, of paramount consideration is experience, and a frame of reference.
Cigars are naturally hydroscopic products.
In common with many organic substances, they dry out in the absence of humidity in the air, or absorb moisture from the ambient air. They establish an equilibrium with the atmospheric humidity which surrounds them. Neither cigars or humidors are a particularly sterile environment. The following is a dictionary of tobacco terminology. The information is provided in an effort to assist you in your pursuit of tobacco enjoyment.