Linalool
Floral, lavender, spicy
What is Linalool?
Linalool is a terpene found in cannabis known for its floral, lavender, spicy aroma, also present in Lavender, Birch bark, Coriander, with reported effects including calming and sedating.
A floral terpene with calming properties. Known for its lavender aroma and potential sedating effects.
How does Linalool affect the cannabis experience?
Linalool is one of the most important terpenes in cannabis, contributing to both the aroma and the overall effects through what researchers call the entourage effect — the synergistic interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes.
When you smell floral, lavender, spicy notes in a cannabis strain, Linalool is likely a dominant terpene. This aroma is not just a sensory experience — it indicates the presence of compounds that may influence how the strain affects you.
Linalool is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Lavender, Birch bark, Coriander, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Linalool?
- Calming
- Sedating
- Anti-anxiety
Which strains are high in Linalool?
Cool Mints
HybridReCon
HybridBebop
HybridXL Italian Shoes
HybridCuntz - Orange Pheno
HybridBio-Hazard
HybridCherry Souffle
HybridChemmy Jones
HybridSour Diesel BX3
HybridBlueberry Iced Cream
HybridPurple God
HybridNext Big Thing
HybridRuntz Bomb
HybridLady Lavenberry
HybridZombie Death Fuck
HybridElectric Icing
HybridBlueberry OG
HybridKong's Krush
HybridBlack Mango
IndicaWhite Widow x AK47 FV
HybridTropical Soul
HybridBubba Kush Auto
IndicaBlack Swan
HybridBubba Purple Chunk
IndicaSatori
SativaStrawberry Cheesecake
HybridTres Dawg
HybridWhite Fire OG
HybridTropic Lightning
HybridLemon Brulee
HybridHell Yeah!
HybridBlueberry Space Cadet
Indica(GG#4 x BlissfulWizard) x Do-Si-Dos F2
HybridFrench Cookies 710
HybridSour Breath
HybridNew Cookies
HybridOreoz CrumbZ
HybridBlue God
IndicaPurple Afghan Kush
IndicaCyber Grape x Midnight Express
HybridCheetieOs
HybridWhite Runtz Fast Flowering
HybridPink Rozay
HybridBC Sweet Tooth
IndicaApples and Bananas
HybridCajun Mints
HybridRainbow
HybridBlack Domina
IndicaAuto Skywalker
HybridLost in Las Vegas
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Linalool and what does it do?
A floral terpene with calming properties. Known for its lavender aroma and potential sedating effects.
What does Linalool smell like?
Linalool is known for its Floral, lavender, spicy aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Lavender, Birch bark, Coriander, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Linalool?
Cannabis strains high in Linalool include Cool Mints, ReCon, Bebop, XL Italian Shoes, Cuntz - Orange Pheno, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.