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?
Ultimate Lav
HybridBlood Bath
HybridSweet Amnesia Haze
HybridBridesmaid Fetish
HybridAlien Grapevine
HybridAmsterdamage
SativaChem Toffee
HybridTrap Trufflez
HybridPure Kush Cookies
HybridChronic Cake
HybridPeach Crescendo
HybridSuper Panama Haze
SativaVeronica's Passion
HybridGolden Dragon
HybridShishkabarrel OG
HybridStone Sour
HybridCannacotta
HybridBaby Babylon
HybridHoney Buns
HybridTropical Mac
HybridSpace Dunk Oreoz
HybridGrape Juice Cocktail
HybridGG4 IBL
HybridTiki Tom
HybridKush Mints x Strawnana
HybridBuddha's Sister
HybridForest Queen
HybridPurple Rhino
IndicaSour Okanagan Grapes
IndicaRipley’s Wedding
HybridMonkey Glue
HybridElmer'z Runtz
IndicaSour Apricot
HybridGeorgia Runtz
HybridWedding Crashers X Peanut Butter Breath
HybridPermanent Gellyz
HybridPurple Haze Auto
HybridZkittlez Flavor Auto
HybridFat Freddy Cat
HybridRoyal AK Automatic
HybridDo-Si-Dos x Birthday Cake x Strawbanana Cream
HybridChimera Cookies #2
HybridKing of Runtz-N-Roll
HybridHectane
HybridPitanga V2
HybridCon Leche
HybridSticky Broccoli
HybridJack Tripper
HybridTacocat
HybridGrandpa Larry
IndicaFrequently 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 Ultimate Lav, Blood Bath, Sweet Amnesia Haze, Bridesmaid Fetish, Alien Grapevine, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.