I passed on the La Perla.....and instead opted for your end to be the 5 robustos.
While the blend itself is supposed to be the same on the old and the new, I've not had any issues with construction or quality on the Pepin-rolleds like I have the new. Not saying the new have been sub-standard...just not up to snuff with the Pepins. Burn & draw are always flawless.....whereas the newer version, I've had burn/draw issues....albeit minor for the most part.
That....and I just seem to enjoy the pepin's more......which I've said before, could be the age, or could be mental.....hard to say. I just know I LOVE the Pepin 32's.....and simply REALLY LIKE the new 32's (at least as of now).
Put it this way,
Old version = Naughty Mistress
New version = Wife
HA!! I kid, I kid.
(or do I??)