Cannabis aroma has both technical words and everyday Weed vocabulary.
Adults may talk about terpenes, gas, loud, skunk, fruit, pine or earth.
Terpenes
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis. They contribute to aroma and flavour. Use actual product information when exact terpene details matter.
Gas
Gas usually means a fuel-like, diesel-like or sharp pungent aroma. It is an aroma description. It is not a THC grade.
Loud
Loud usually means the cannabis smell is pronounced. A loud flower can smell fruity, gassy, skunky, earthy or sweet.
Terpy
Terpy is slang for a noticeable aroma or flavour profile associated with terpenes. It does not prove exact terpene content.
Common Aroma Descriptions
Citrus, fruity, skunky, earthy, pine, sweet and floral are sensory descriptions. They do not guarantee effects.
Aroma Can Change
Drying, curing, packaging, air, heat and time can influence aroma.
Strong Smell Does Not Equal High THC
Aroma intensity and THC are different characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does gas mean?
Usually a fuel-like or pungent aroma.
What does loud mean?
Usually that the aroma is pronounced.
What does terpy mean?
Slang for a noticeable aroma or flavour profile.
Does stronger smell mean higher THC?
No.
Do terpene names guarantee an effect?
No.
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