A Guide to Cannabis Scents & Flavours
, by Cyprus CBD Shop, 1 min reading time
Similar to the multitude of aromas found in different wine variations across the globe, cannabis buds also display a wide variety of aromas and flavour notes.
Similar to the multitude of aromas found in different wine variations across the globe, cannabis buds also display a wide variety of aromas and flavour notes. These differences occur mainly due to genetics, as well as growing medium, nutrients and grow conditions.
This guide will hep you recognise the most common aromas
🌿These are the Most Common Cannabis Aroma Notes (per Leafly + terpene literature)
1. Earthy / Soil / Woody
A baseline “green” aroma many strains share.
2. Pine / Forest / Resinous
Think pine needles, conifer, fresh forest smell.
3. Citrus / Lemon / Orange / Lemon Zest
Bright, tart notes often from limonene.
4. Diesel / Fuel / Chemical
Sharp, pungent, gas-like — classic “skunk / chem / diesel” vibes.
5. Herbal / Mint / Herbal Tea
Fresh herbs, minty edges, rosemary, basil, etc.
6. Spice / Pepper / Clove
Warm, peppery, sometimes peppercorn or clove undertones.
7. Sweet / Fruity / Berry / Tropical
Berries, tropical fruits, grape, mango — soft and sweet undertones.
8. Floral / Flowery
Jasmine, lavender, rose — delicate and aromatic.
09. Cheesy / Skunky / Sulfurous
Funky, pungent, “dank,” some strains lean into these “stinky” notes.
10. Vanilla / Cream / Dessert
Smooth, dessert-like, creamy backnotes (common in “cake”, “gelato”, “ice cream” strains).
11. Nutty / Toasted Nuts
Less common, but present in some profiles.
12. Minty / Cooling
Cooling mint / eucalyptus vibe
Check out our individual strains’ descriptions to find your favourite flavour!
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