R1 cigarettes are manufactured by a large German tobacco company named Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken, which is owned by the Imperial Tobacco Company. The German company is known for producing many brands of top quality tobacco blends. The R1 brand name of cigarette was created in the year 1984. The R1 is considered to be a premium cigarette. This type of cigarette is known worldwide; however it is most popular in the many countries of Europe including Germany, Russia, the Ukraine, Greece and Poland. The most well-liked version of this cigarette is the R1 Slim. The R1 cigarette is most favored among woman smokers in particular. One explanation that it is fashionable among woman smokers is that it is the absolute slimmest cigarette available. The company advertises that sophisticated and reserved woman would have a preference for this brand, as the slim styling makes the cigarette elegant. The R1 cigarette is known to have a very unusually and pleasingly pleasant aroma and a very smooth taste that is appealing to the female audience. This cigarette is not harsh tasting and it does not carry a heavy cigarette smell. The two versions of this brand are the R1 Slim Minima and the R1 Slim Ultra.