What is a terpene?
A terpene is an aromatic compound that gives a plant its smell and flavor. In cannabis, terpenes are why one jar smells like citrus and another like pine β limonene reads as citrus, myrcene as earthy, pinene as fresh pine.
Terpenes
Terpene wheel
Search a strain to light up its terpenes, or tap any segment to explore the aromas and flavors behind it.
Terpene wheel
Search a strain to light up its terpenes β or tap any segment to explore its aroma, flavor & what research has looked at.
Educational only β not medical advice, not evaluated by the FDA. Terpene-effect research is largely preliminary and often based on isolated compounds at high doses, so it may not reflect real-world use. Aroma & flavor are what we actually verify.
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Myrcene
Ξ²-myrcene
Aroma
Ripe mango, warm soil and a whisper of clove β soft and round.
Flavor notes
MangoEarthClove
Also found in
mangoes, hops, lemongrass, thyme.
Abundance
The most common terpene in cannabis.
Common strains
Blue DreamOG KushGranddaddy Purple
What research has exploredPreliminary
Cannabis's most common terpene. Studied for sedative- and muscle-relaxantβlike effects β but largely in animal studies, often at high doses. Human evidence at the amounts found in flower is limited.
Educational only β not medical advice, not evaluated by the FDA. Effect research is preliminary; we verify aroma & appearance, not effects. 21+.
A terpene is an aromatic compound that gives a plant its smell and flavor. In cannabis they are what make one jar read as bright citrus and another as deep, earthy pine. Everything here is about aroma and flavor only β how a terpene smells and tastes, never what it does. Use the wheel above to explore the scent profiles behind the strains you see around NYC.
FAQ
Terpene questions
Do terpenes get you high?
Terpenes are aroma and flavor compounds. On BudAbout we describe how they smell and taste β not what they do. We keep terpene notes to scent and flavor and make no effect or health claims.
How do I find a strain's terpenes?
Use the terpene wheel above β type a strain name like Blue Dream, OG Kush or Gelato and its aroma profile lights up, or tap any segment to read that terpene's smell and flavor.
Smell it, don't guess it
The products we've checked carry their aroma profile and a real visual inspection. For adults 21+.
Aroma and flavor only β these notes describe smell and taste, not effects. Strain profiles are illustrative, aggregated from public sources, and are not BudAbout lab results. For adults 21+.