Terpinolene
Aroma
Fresh, floral, herbal, a little piney
Also found in
Lilacs, apples, nutmeg, tea tree
Commonly associated with
Energetic, creative experiences
Terpinolene is less common as a dominant terpene, but it defines strains like Jack Herer, Durban Poison and Ghost Train Haze. Its complex fresh-floral smell is often linked with lively, creative sativas.
What it smells like
Fresh, floral, herbal, a little piney. You'll also find it in Lilacs, apples, nutmeg, tea tree.
Boiling point
About 366°F / 186°C. If you use a temperature-controlled vaporizer, terpenes vaporize at different points, which is one reason the same flower can taste different at different settings.
A note on terpenes and effects
Terpene research in cannabis is still young. Aromas are real; claims about specific effects are generalizations. The best guide is your own experience with a strain, starting low.
Strains often high in Terpinolene
Sativa
THC 18–24%
Jack Herer
Energetic · Creative · Focused
Sativa
THC 15–24%
Durban Poison
Energetic · Uplifted · Creative
Hybrid
THC 17–23%
Trainwreck
Euphoric · Energetic · Creative
Sativa
THC 19–22%
Tangie
Uplifted · Happy · Energetic
Sativa
THC 17–25%
Lemon Haze
Uplifted · Energetic · Happy
Sativa
THC 17–25%
Super Lemon Haze
Energetic · Uplifted · Creative
Sativa
THC 14–20%
Purple Haze
Euphoric · Creative · Energetic
Sativa
THC 17–23%
Clementine
Energetic · Uplifted · Focused