What Are Cannabis Terpenes?

Understand the scents, flavors, and effects behind your favorite strains.

So What Are Terpenes?

Terpenes are natural compounds found in cannabis that give each strain its distinct smell, flavor, and effect. They also exist in many everyday plants—think lemons, lavender, or pine trees.

In cannabis, terpenes influence how a product makes you feel—whether it’s relaxing, energizing, or somewhere in between.

Why Do Terpenes Matter?

It’s not just about aroma—terpenes interact with cannabinoids like THC and CBD to shape your high. This is called the entourage effect.

Think of terpenes as the DJ that sets the mood:

• A citrusy strain may lift your energy.
• A musky one may mellow you out.
• A piney strain might help you focus.

The Most Common Cannabis Terpenes (and What They Do)

Myrcene
Known for its earthy, musky aroma with hints of clove, myrcene is often associated with calming, sedative effects. You’ll also find it in mango and thyme.

Limonene
Bright and citrusy, limonene smells like lemon and citrus peel. It’s known for its uplifting, mood-boosting properties and is commonly found in citrus rinds.

Caryophyllene
With a spicy, peppery scent, caryophyllene offers anti-inflammatory benefits and a grounding effect. It’s also present in black pepper and basil.

Linalool
Floral and soothing, linalool gives off the familiar scent of lavender. It promotes relaxation and may help relieve anxiety. It’s found in lavender and coriander.

Pinene
Smelling like fresh pine and forest air, pinene helps enhance alertness and focus. Naturally occurring in pine needles and rosemary.

Humulene
Earthy with a hoppy edge, humulene is known for its mellowing effect and potential appetite-suppressing properties. You’ll also find it in hops and cloves.

How to Choose the Right Terpene Profile

At Le Flora, we’ve simplified your cannabis experience by curating strains into easy-to-understand, effect-based categories—centered around how they taste, smell, and feel. Instead of decoding complex terpene charts, use this quick guide:

Looking for something bright, social, or uplifting?

Check out our Fruity & Sweet or Citrus & Sour collections. These strains are bursting with tropical flavors, zesty aromas, and mood-boosting energy—often led by terpenes like Limonene and Terpinolene. Perfect for daytime adventures, creative bursts, or good vibes with friends.

Want to stay calm, clear, and collected?

Explore our Earthy & Herbal picks. These are your go-to strains for grounded focus, mental clarity, and gentle relaxation, with terpene blends rich in Pinene, Linalool, and Humulene.

Time to chill or get some deep rest?

Turn to our Dessert & Creamy selection. Rich, soothing, and indulgent, these strains lean into body relaxation and mood elevation—fueled by terpenes like Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Linalool. Great for late nights, winding down, or anytime you want to unplug.

Chasing a bold high or that classic cannabis punch?

Our Gassy & Funky strains bring the intensity. With loud aromas and potent effects, these are heavy-hitters made for seasoned consumers—powered by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Humulene for deep, lasting impact.