The Oro Blanco is a unique experience. Is it worth $500? No, nothing you set fire to is worth $500 IMO. Luckily I was able to purchase one at a discount from the Davidoff rep due to the box being dented. Even at the price I paid, I would never pay for another - and would feel guilty being gifted one. If I had smoked it blind, it screams Davidoff, but nothing more than that. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but $500 is crazy.