Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give each strain its smell and flavor — citrus, pine, pepper, lavender. Researchers are still studying how much they shape effects, but they are the most reliable thing you can actually smell on a label. Start with any guide below.
The indica/sativa label describes a strain's lineage, not its chemistry. Two "indicas" can smell and test completely differently. Terpenes — measurable in lab results — are one of the few label signals that actually describe what is in the jar, which is why learning a handful of them pays off every time you read a strain profile.
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