A parejo cigar is a traditional, cylindrical-shaped cigar with rounded ends. This shape is the most common and popular among cigar aficionados due to its simplicity and ease of rolling. The majority of mass-produced cigars are parejos as they are easier to produce in large quantities.
In contrast, pyramid cigars have tapered heads that come to a point at the top, resembling a pyramid shape. They tend to have more complex flavors than parejos because the pointed head allows for greater air flow which can affect how well the smoke travels through the body of the cigar. Due to their unique shape, it can take longer to roll them by hand so production costs tend to be higher for these types of cigars.