Gitanes, ("gypsy women"), is a popular brand of French cigarettes, sold in many varieties of strengths and packages. It is currently owned by Altadis, having been owned by Seita before that. Originally rolled with darker or brun tobacco, in contrast to USA 'blondes', Gitanes is a brand that has continued to develop as smokers' tastes change to prefer a lighter style of cigarette. In honour of the name, the cover sports a silhouette of a Spanish gypsy woman playing a tambourine.It is important to