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Myrcene: smell, effects people report, and how to find it
Myrcene is a terpene, one of the aroma compounds that give cannabis its smell. It smells earthy, musky and a little fruity, like ripe mango or hops. People commonly describe myrcene-forward products as relaxed and settled, with a heavier body feel.
Where else myrcene is found
Myrcene isn't unique to cannabis. It's also in mango, hops, lemongrass, thyme and bay leaves.
What people report
People who track their sessions often describe myrcene-led products as relaxed and settled, with a heavier body feel. It's the terpene most often linked to the "couch" feeling people associate with indica-leaning strains. Research on terpenes in cannabis is still early, mostly lab and animal studies, so treat these as patterns people notice, not guarantees. The best evidence for you is your own: try it, then note how you felt.
How to find it on a label
Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis, so it leads a lot of labels. Look for it first in the terpene list. A product "leads" with a terpene when it's listed first, at the highest amount.
Goals people match it to
- Terpenes for sleepMyrcene is part of this profile
- Terpenes for recovery after trainingMyrcene is part of this profile
- Terpenes for body comfortMyrcene is part of this profile
- Terpenes for unwindingMyrcene is part of this profile
- Terpenes for time outdoorsMyrcene is part of this profile
- Terpenes for mindfulnessMyrcene is part of this profile
Strains that often lead with myrcene
As commonly reported. Real batches vary by grower, so check the label.
- Granddaddy Purple · Indica · Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
- Northern Lights · Indica · Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
- 9 Pound Hammer · Indica · Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene
- Harlequin · CBD-rich sativa hybrid · Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
- ACDC · CBD-dominant · Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
- Blue Dream · Sativa-leaning hybrid · Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
- Tangie · Sativa · Myrcene, Terpinolene, Caryophyllene
- Cannatonic · Balanced CBD hybrid · Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
Common questions
What does myrcene smell like?
Myrcene smells earthy, musky and a little fruity, like ripe mango or hops.
What does myrcene do?
People commonly describe myrcene-forward cannabis as relaxed and settled, with a heavier body feel. It's the terpene most often linked to the couch feeling people associate with indica-leaning strains. Research is early, and everyone responds differently.
Where else is myrcene found?
Outside cannabis, myrcene is found in mango, hops, lemongrass, thyme and bay leaves.
How do I know if a product has myrcene?
Check the terpene section of the product label or its lab report (COA). Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis, so it leads a lot of labels. Look for it first in the terpene list.
For adults 21 and older where cannabis is legal. This is general information, not medical advice. Everyone responds differently: start low, go slow, and talk with a clinician about health conditions or medications. Terpene amounts vary by grower and batch, so check each product's label or lab report.