I've used the cigar preparation ritual as a seduction tool and I've done it at cigar clubs where the tease and the slow burn *pun intended* was incredibly intense because, being in a semi-public space, he simply wasn't able to bring the tease to the ultimate conclusion. Sex was off the hook once we got back to the hotel.
It certainly captured his complete and undivided attention and I dare say other gentlemen in the room
but their interest was irrelevant.
I've since become allergic to tobacco smoke so no more cigar ritual seductions.