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Strains
Terpenes
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Terpenes: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Aroma and Effect
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give each strain its distinct character. Here is what the five most common ones mean for your experience.
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Limonene: The Citrus Terpene
Why limonene is behind so many bright, daytime-leaning strains and which products highlight it.
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Myrcene: The Classic Indica Terpene
A deep dive into myrcene, the most abundant terpene in many indica-leaning strains.
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Pinene: Fresh, Crisp, and Clear
The terpene behind pine and rosemary aromas, and a mainstay of many hybrids.
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Caryophyllene: The Spicy One
A peppery terpene common to dessert and herb-leaning strains.
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Linalool: Floral and Familiar
The lavender-adjacent terpene you'll find in many soft, evening indicas.
