Cannabis Terpenes Guide

TERPENE GUIDE

Cannabis Terpenes Guide

Myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene — learn how terpenes shape the aroma, flavor, and effects of every strain.

Cannabis terpenes are the aromatic compounds produced in resin glands. They give each strain its distinctive smell and flavor — and interact with cannabinoids through the entourage effect to shape your overall experience.

Most Common
Myrcene
#1 Most Common

Myrcene

Earthy · Musky · Relaxing

Limonene
#2 Most Common

Limonene

Citrus · Uplifting · Mood

Caryophyllene
#3 Most Common

Caryophyllene

Spicy · Peppery · Anti-Inflam.

Linalool
#4 Most Common

Linalool

Floral · Lavender · Calming

Floral & Sweet
Bisabolol
Floral

Bisabolol

Geraniol
Floral

Geraniol

Terpineol
Floral

Terpineol

Nerolidol
Floral

Nerolidol

Pine & Fresh
Pinene
Pine

Pinene

Alpha-Pinene
Pine

Alpha-Pinene

Camphene
Pine

Camphene

Sabinene
Pine

Sabinene

Ocimene
Fresh

Ocimene

Citrus & Exotic
Valencene
Citrus

Valencene

Terpinolene
Citrus

Terpinolene

Cymene
Herbal

Cymene

Humulene
Earthy

Humulene

Guaiol
Woody

Guaiol

Delta-3-Carene
Earthy

Delta-3-Carene

Phytol
Herbal

Phytol

Pulegone
Minty

Pulegone