LinaloolDominant
Floral · linalool
Lavender with a touch of gentle spice.
LavenderRosewood
What research has explored: The lavender compound. Aromatherapy and animal studies suggest calming signals; controlled human evidence is limited and mixed.
HybridTHC 17–24% · producer-reported
X Factor
X Factor is a hybrid cannabis strain. Its reported terpene profile leads with linalool.
X Factor leads with linalool — Lavender with a touch of gentle spice. Myrcene brings ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove — soft and round.
Terpene profile
The aroma compounds X Factor is reported to carry, strongest first. Illustrative — aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results.
Aroma fingerprint
X Factor's illustrative profile lights up 4 of the 12 aroma terpenes, led by linalool. The lit wedges match the colored cards below — smell and flavor only, never effects.
Linalool · DominantMyrcene · SecondaryHumulene · TertiaryCaryophyllene · Minor
Reported dominance
LinaloolDominant
MyrceneSecondary
HumuleneTertiary
CaryophylleneMinor
MyrceneSecondary
Earthy · β-myrcene
Ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove — soft and round.
MangoEarthClove
What research has explored: Cannabis's most common terpene. Studied for sedative- and muscle-relaxant–like effects — but largely in animal studies, often at high doses. Human evidence at the amounts found in flower is limited.
HumuleneTertiary
Earthy · α-humulene
Earthy, woody hops — like a fresh-poured IPA.
HopsWoodEarth
What research has explored: The hops terpene. Preclinical work has explored anti-inflammatory and appetite-related effects. Little human data.
CaryophylleneMinor
Spicy · β-caryophyllene
Cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon.
Black pepperCloveCinnamon
What research has explored: Unusual among terpenes — it can bind the body's CB2 receptors, so researchers study it for inflammation. Most data is preclinical.
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Ratings come from signed-in New Yorkers and describe aroma, flavor, and appearance — not effects, and not a BudAbout lab test.
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X Factor FAQ
Q. What does X Factor smell and taste like?
X Factor leads with linalool — Lavender with a touch of gentle spice. Myrcene brings ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove — soft and round. These are illustrative aroma notes aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results — and they describe smell and flavor only, never effects.
Q. What is the dominant terpene in X Factor?
X Factor's illustrative profile is led by Linalool (linalool), part of the "floral" aroma family, followed by Myrcene, Humulene, Caryophyllene. Terpene levels here are illustrative, not measured by BudAbout.
Q. Is X Factor a sativa, indica, or hybrid?
X Factor is commonly classified as a hybrid strain. Classifications vary by source and grower and don't guarantee any particular experience — this is general information for adults 21+.
Q. Does BudAbout lab-test X Factor?
No. BudAbout does not lab-test cannabis. The terpene profile shown here is illustrative and aggregated from public sources, and the THC range is producer-reported. We describe aroma and chemistry only.
THC ranges are producer-reported and terpene profiles are illustrative, aggregated from public sources — not BudAbout lab results. BudAbout describes aroma and chemistry only and makes no health or effect claims. This is general information, not medical advice. For adults 21+.