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Terpene Hub

The aroma molecules that define the high.

Terpenes give each strain its smell, flavor, and much of its character. Learn the seven you will meet most — and find the strains that feature them.

113MyrceneEarthy103LimoneneBright citrus125CaryophylleneBlack pepper38PinenePine21TerpinoleneHerbal30LinaloolFloral11HumuleneHoppy

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Myrcene

Earthy, musky, ripe fruit

Effects

Relaxing, sedating — the classic heavy 'couch-lock' feel

Why it matters

The most abundant cannabis terpene; often tied to the calming body side of a strain.

Also found in

Mango, hops, thyme

Limonene

Bright citrus, lemon, orange

Effects

Uplifting, mood-brightening, stress-melting

Why it matters

Bright citrus aroma associated with an elevated, anti-stress head feel.

Also found in

Citrus rind, juniper

Caryophyllene

Black pepper, spice, wood

Effects

Warming, calming, soothing

Why it matters

The only terpene that also binds a cannabinoid receptor (CB2) — peppery and grounding.

Also found in

Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon

Pinene

Pine, rosemary, fresh forest

Effects

Alert, clear-headed, focused

Why it matters

Fresh-forest pine aroma linked to mental clarity and easier breathing.

Also found in

Pine needles, basil, rosemary

Terpinolene

Herbal, floral, citrus, complex

Effects

Energetic, heady, creative

Why it matters

Complex herbal-floral-citrus note common in bright, uplifting sativas.

Also found in

Apples, cumin, lilac

Linalool

Floral, lavender, soft spice

Effects

Calming, floral, deeply relaxing

Why it matters

The lavender molecule — associated with soothing, wind-down, evening character.

Also found in

Lavender, mint

Humulene

Hoppy, earthy, woody

Effects

Grounding, earthy, mellow

Why it matters

Shares its source with hops; hoppy-earthy and often tied to a settled, easy feel.

Also found in

Hops, coriander, cloves

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